Crystal Romious Obituary
Crystal Dolores began her earthly journey on Monday, July 4, 1960, to Richard Howliet and Dolores Wallace Howliet Allen in Cook County, Illinois. Her husband, parents, brother, Brodrick Howliet and grandparents, Elban and Tempie Howliet preceded her in death.
She received her formal education through the Cook County Public schools and was a 1978 graduate of Austin High School.
On August 19, 1980, she united in holy matrimony with the love of her life, Ernest Romious and this union was blessed with two children.
Crystal loved her family and spending time with them. All who knew and loved her will sorely miss her presence and beautiful smile.
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Crystal’s earthly journey ended peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.
She leaves precious memories to be cherished and shared by her daughter, Crystal (LiSimba) Henry, Weeki Wachee, FL; son, Marcus (Tomeka) Romious, Clarksville, TN; nine grandchildren: LiSimba Henry, II, Legasyee Henry, Dionte Romious, Keyaunte Riley, Decorian Humphries, Aniyah Romious, Marnika Romious, Marcus Romious, Jr., and Markel Romious; brothers: Brian Wallace, Lawton, OK, Andre Howliet, Fairview Heights, IL, Mario Howliet, Cahokia Heights, IL and Jeffrey Howliet, Chicago, IL; aunts: Purvis Howliet, Debra Rawls, Renee Harris; uncles: Warren Wallace, Kevin Wallace and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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