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Cheryl Howell Obituary
Cheryl J. (Wright) Howell, 81, wife of Lonnie Howell, of Norristown, PA, passed away at home on SATURDAY October 11, 2025.
Born on May 23, 1944 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Claudius and Mae (Parker) Wright.
She was employed by General Electric for many years and was a hardworking woman for 30 years.
In addition to her husband she is survived by her daughter, Camille Elizabeth Ford, sons, Stanton Robert Ford and Lonnie James Howell; granddaughter, Cheryl Anne Ford. and her cat, Nala.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service at the Devlin - Gatcha Funeral Home, 517 S. Main Street, Phoenixville, PA, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Mark Young officiating. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday morning from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Memorial contributions may be made to The American Breast Cancer Foundation. https://prevention.abcf.org/
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