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Theresa Howard Obituary

CAYCE, SC Services for Theresa Howard, 80, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia in South Carolina. Officiating will be Monsignor Leigh A. Lehocky. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Howard, widow of Thomas G. Howard, Sr., to whom she was married to 48 years, died Monday, January 10, 2011. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Roseanne Knolls Martel. She had been a long time local resident of South Carolina. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and was retired from Oxford of Columbia. She enjoyed the Tri-City Leisure Center Senior exercising program, gardening, sewing, crafts, and quilting, but most of all enjoyed spending time with her family. Surviving are her daughters, Tina M. Cromer and her husband, Stephen of West Columbia, S.C., Tammy L. Howard of Browning, Mont., and Toni C. Clark and her husband, Bill of West Columbia; son, Thomas G. Howard, Jr. of Gaston, S.C.; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Martel and Rita Haines, both of Lebanon; and brothers, Bill Martel of Lebanon and George Martel of Cleveland, Tenn. She was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters. Memorials may be made to Oliver Gospel Mission, 110 Taylor St., Columbia, SC 29201. Family and friends may sign online guest book at www.thompsonsfuneral.com

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Published by Lebanon Daily News on Jan. 13, 2011.

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NELSON HOWARD

January 20, 2011

TOMMY AND GIRLS YOU KNOW ME AND YOUR MOM WAS REAL CLOSE.OVER THE YEARS I TOOK THE INLAW OFF HER BECAUSE SHE WAS MORE LIKE A BIG SISTER TO ME AND I LOVED HER FOR THAT.I PRAY THAT THE LORD WILL COMFORT YOUR FAMILY.HOLD TO THE LORDS HAND HE WILL HELP YOU THRU IT

DeRayne Frick

January 15, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Penny McDaniel

January 14, 2011

Toni/Richie & Family, You are in my prayers and thoughts during this time. It is sad to lose a loved one and especially your loving and caring mother - however, know that she is now at peace and comfort in the arms of her Lord. She will now not have any more pain or suffering and her tears will rain down from Heaven in a way of watching over all of you. With my deepest sympathies, Penny McDaniel (Elgin, SC)

Joyce Goodwin & Family

January 14, 2011

Tessie was a very thoughtful and fun person. She always had a smile to share with everyone. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this most difficult time. God bless you all.

January 14, 2011

at she will still be with you. Sincerely Ernie and Linda Wilson

Buddy & Dee Cromer

January 14, 2011

May God Bless and Comfort each of you in this time of sorrow.

80th birthday picture

denise and brandon sandusky

January 13, 2011

I am so happy to of been there til the end with my grandmother helping take care of her. i love her so much shes never judged me or my husband. she was a wonderful grandmother and a funny person. love Denise and Brandon

Her 80th birthday with Denise

Denise Cromer

January 13, 2011

Bryan Lucas

January 13, 2011

Toni & Family,
Our prayers are with you all during this time of loss. May God keep you in his loving arms and hold you as you walk through this time in your lives.
Bryan Lucas (Ebenezer PHC)

Mike and Suzie Howard

January 13, 2011

Tina,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. So Sorry for your loss.

Sheila Shockley (Flashel)

January 13, 2011

My deepest sympathies to Aunt Teresa's family. She was a very sweet lady and a wonderful person. May you find peace in God during your time of grief.

Dempsey & Debbie Goodwin

January 13, 2011

We are sorry to hear of Mrs. Howards passing.We will keep you all in our thoughts & prayers.

January 13, 2011

Hi Tina,
So sorry about the loss of your Mom. Somehow we think our parents are always going to be with us; we can't imagine life without them! Praying for God's peace for you and your family during this difficult time.
Caroland David R.

The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home

January 13, 2011

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