Alice Howell Obituary
Alice Faye Howell, age 80, of Joanna, passed away, Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
Alice was born on November 22, 1944 in Clinton, SC, and was the daughter of the late Leroy Millwood, and the late Lilly and Jay Gregory.
Alice is survived by her children, Donna Martin, Michelle Sparkman (William), David Lee, and Scott Lee (Tammy); her grandchildren, Lindsay Miller (Chad), Carmen Goforth (Mike), Jay Miller, Matthew Sprakman, Jessica (Cheyenne) Joyner, Madison Franklin (James), Brianna Lee (Joey Griffin), Jennifer Sizemore (Michael), Adrienne Lee, Lilly Lee (Stanley Stone), Little Man Lee (Vanessa), and Leandra Lee; her brother, Paul Millwood; along with many beloved great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by her son, Jamie Lee; her daughter-in-law, Melissa Lee; her grandchildren, Heather Lee, and Chris Lee; her sisters, Lois Crisp, and Betty Gregory; and her sister-in-law, Gail Millwood.
No services are being planned at this time.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online by visiting www.grayfuneralhome.com.
Gray Funeral Home of Clinton is assisting the family with services.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
504 E. Carolina Ave., Clinton, SC 29325
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