Howell Margaret Mary "O" Keefe"

Margaret (Peggy) Howell, 91, of Severna Park, Md. passed peacefully to the Lord on December 22, 2017 surrounded by family who loved her very much. She has been waiting patiently for this call from the Lord so that she can be reunited with family and friends that she has been looking forward to seeing for a long time. Once again she will be dancing, singing, socializing and shopping at Heaven's gift shop for bargains. There is not room for grief from this passing because Peggy is absent from the body and present with the Lord. Peggy was born on June 9, 1926 to John and Helen O'Keefe in Forest Hills, NY. She married the love of her life, John Howell, Sr. on, September 11, 1948 and they began their marriage in Forest Hills, NY before moving to Severna Park where she resided for 50 years. Peggy worked in retail, was one of the top sales person's at Hutzlers for many years then was General Manager of a family owned business in Severna Park, MD while raising her beautiful family. She enjoyed weekly lunches with her lady friends, shopping, and needlepoint. Being a true Irish Catholic, Peggy enjoyed dressing in green and celebrating St. Patrick's Day by dining at a wonderful Irish Pub. Peggy lived life with joy, always had a positive outlook, witty sense of humor and a kindness that was admired. She had the gift to always make you feel special. Peggy is survived by her loving husband John of 69 years; sons John, Jr. of Houston, TX and Thomas of Severna Park, MD. Peggy is preceded in death by her cherished daughter Missy; her parents John and Helen O'Keefe, sisters Helene Cameron and Rosemary Falvey. Peggy also leaves behind 4 grandchildren; Tom, Jr., Lauren, Jack and Corey and 3 great grandchildren. Peggy was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in Severna Park, MD. She was a Philanthropist, had a strong belief in helping others through volunteer work, Meals On Wheels and attending bible study. A memorial service will be at St John the Evangelist Church in Severna Park, MD on January 6, 2018 at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake.