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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Christella Matthews
September 11, 2022 | Friend


Birmingham, Alabama
Mar. 10, 1910 - Sept. 10, 2014 age 104, of Birmingham, AL. She leaves to cherish her memory, son, John Henry Howard; grandchildren, Carolyn Dowdell, William (Diane) Burpo, Anita Jones, Marion Smith, Leadell (Robert) Lumpkin, Rosalind (Wiley) Short, Carita (Donnell) Johnson, Winfred (Debra) Burpo,...
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Christella Matthews
September 11, 2022 | Friend

My deepest condolences are with you and your family during your time of sorrow. Grief is so hard, but special memories will help you cope and as the days and weeks pass and you return to life's routine, you will be comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Your hearts will soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. In time, you will cherish the memories forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during...
Juliette Watts
September 23, 2014 | Birmingham, AL
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Eula D. Lanier
September 20, 2014 | Birmingham, AL
My Prayers are with you all and remember GOD never makes mistake. She had a very long and good life. Just remember your good days with her
September 19, 2014
GOD BLESS YOU AND THE DOWDELL FAMILIES IN YOUR TIME OF NEED,AND ON YOUR GRIEF PROCESS....
GLORIA HIGHTOWER
September 19, 2014 | BIRMINGHAM, AL
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless and keep each of you.
Kamala Jackson
September 18, 2014 | Birmingham, AL

The best way to honor someone who is not with us anymore is to continue living our life and keep their memory alive through everyday events. Mrs. Howard would have wanted that, and expected nothing less from you. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Brenda Caldwell
September 18, 2014 | Birmingham, AL

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Hold tight to memories for comfort.
Patricia Davis Douthard
September 18, 2014 | Birmingham, AL
MaDear brought so many happy moments into the lives of everyone near her and she has left a treasure trove of memories for all to cherish. God blessed us with a 104 years if her presence here on earth and now He has brought her home to her final reward. My Bible tells me "That absence from the body means Presence with the Lord.” I know she is resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus. Thank you Lord for permitting our paths in life to cross. We should take confidence in knowing that we now...
Christella Matthews
September 18, 2014 | Orlando, FL