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Bertha Howell Obituary
LIMA — Mrs. Bertha NeSmith Howell, age 99, passed from this life on March 28, 2020 at approximately 3:35 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.
She was born on August 6, 1920 in Thomasville, Ga. To the union of Billie and Susie NeSmith. Both parents preceded her in death.
In 1940, she was united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Paul C. Howell Sr., he also preceded her in death.
Mother Howell retired from Professional Cooking in several restaurants throughout Lima. She was the oldest Mother of the Church at Mt. Olivet Church of God in Christ. She loved to fish, play bingo and she loved playing the church piano and doing interior decorating. She attended Lima Technical College.
She leaves to cherish her precious memory 4 children, 2 sons: Clarence Howell Jr. (Valerie) and Paul W. Howell of Lima, Ohio. 2 Daughters: Lounetta Moss of Lima, Ohio and Gwendolyn Brown (Curtis) of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. 10 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren and 14 Great-Great Grandchildren. A sister; Fannie Odell of Jacksonville, Fla. A host of Nieces, Nephews other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by 2 Grandchildren: Robert P. White and Anthony Howell.
Services will be held on Monday April 6, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at the Memorial Park Mausoleum with Elder Clarence McGriff, officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service also at Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Services entrusted to: JONES-CLARK FUNERAL HOME, INC.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bertha Howell
Darla Costa (Delap)
April 6, 2020
Miss Bertha worked at the Wapak Country Club when my parents were managers. She was always so kind to us and made being there easier. What a sweet lady.
April 6, 2020
Lou-Neta:
May God Bless and comfort your heart and I am praying for you.
April 6, 2020
You are in my thoughts and Prayers
Sister Ida Wilson
Chris (Delap) Rockhold
April 6, 2020
Lounetta I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet Mother. She treated my sister, 2 brothers & I with such kindness & love when she cooked at the Wapak Country Club & always made us special meals. She made an unhappy time in our lives bearable. We dearly loved her.
April 5, 2020
Mrs Howell will be missed .My love to the family Peaches
April 5, 2020
LouNetta,Gwen and Family. We extend our heart felt sympathy in the loss of your mother Ms Bertha. May the Lord comfort you all.
The Harris Family
April 5, 2020
Lou Netta, Gwen and Family, We extend our heart felt sympathy in the loss of your mom Ms Bertha. What a Blessing 99 years Hallelujah!
Linda Irons
April 3, 2020
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.
Wayne NeSmith
April 2, 2020
Sending our condolences to our family. Please forgive our inability to attend the service. I pray God's continues comfort during this sad time.
Kathleen Shears Williams
April 2, 2020
To the Howell family, I send my sincere condolences.
Dre
April 2, 2020
Rest In Peace Aunt Love And Miss You
April 2, 2020
To the family of mother Howell sending my deepest sympathy to all, she was such a lovely and kind lady.
Joanne Chandler
April 2, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family of Bertha Howell, she was such a lovely and kind lady.
Joanne Chandler
Lachandra James
April 2, 2020
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the family. May God, comfort you in your time of bereavement. Take your well deserved eternal rest auntie.
Nancy Neal
April 2, 2020
My deepest sympathy at the loss of your dear mother. Cherish all the great memories you have of the times you share with her. You were blessed with a Godly mother who showed you the way. This message is directed to Ms Moss.
Connie Taylor
April 1, 2020
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
CORA IRONS/INGRAM
April 1, 2020
My condolences and prayers to the Howell's Family.
April 1, 2020
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, DEEPEST SYMPATHY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
April 1, 2020
My deepest Condolences goes to the Howell Family.
` Dolly Thompson And Family
Paulette Williams
April 1, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nettie Johnson-Childs & Family
April 1, 2020
As you mourn for your mother..May God's love enfold you & May His peace surround you, as you face this difficult time..
Deepest sympathy
Jean Perry
April 1, 2020
My prayers are with you in your time of need.Asking God to give you the strength you need.
Millie Jackson
April 1, 2020
I am so sorry about Mrs. Howell. My prayers are with your family.
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