Gladys Lyndall Howell

Gladys Lyndall Howell, age 74 years, a resident of the Cravensdale Community, Elkins, WV departed this life Tuesday afternoon, February 7, 2017 at her home. She had been in declining health although death was unexpected. She was born Friday, March 27, 1942 at Elkins, WV a daughter of the late Brown and Daisie H. Carr Howell. She was formerly married to Carroll J. Howell, who preceded her in death on June 3, 2013. On November 10, 1986 she united with her lifelong companion, William Ellis "Will" Currence who preceded her in death November 11, 2011. Surviving are one daughter, Tonya C. Swecker of Beverly; one brother, Michael "Mike" Howell of VA; two sisters, Lena Belle Rose Chandler of AZ, Julia Phillips of Gilman; six grandchildren, Shai, Gracee, and Mason Swecker, Paul and Jeremy Armentrout, and Chenaya Armentrout Wishon and husband Robert; two great grandchildren, Ashton Armentrout, and Valerie Wishon; several nieces and nephews; and her special dog, "Bubby" Preceding her in death are one daughter, Sonya Louise Armentrout–Hunt; two brothers, Dorsey and Andrew B. Howell; and three sisters, Janet Sue Phares, Vera May, and Neva "Betsy" Knapper. She attended the schools of Elkins, had worked for Reidboard Brothers Company, Enoxy Coal Company and the Highway Paving Company. She was a 4-H Leader of the Silver Spurs 4-H Club for many years and enjoyed flower gardening. The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 12 to 2 PM, Sunday. On Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 2 PM, at the funeral home, a funeral service will be held. The Rev. Kevin Gainer will officiate and interment will follow at the Brick Church Cemetery at Huttonsville, WV.