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Claretha Howell Obituary
Mrs. Howell, 92, of Maidens, VA, departed this life Friday, March 28, 2025. She is survived by her loving children, Louise Dabney, Wilbur Jr., Leroy, Lawrence and Austin Howell, Alice Hicks and Teretha Shelton.
Her remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, VA, where viewing will be held from 3 to 7 p.m., on Friday, April 4, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m., on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at St. Mark Baptist Church, 4596 Factory Mill Rd., Maidens, VA.
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George and Paulette Fleming
April 7, 2025
With sympathy, Gone from our sight, but not from our hearts. Caring thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Robert and Dorothy Green Brooks
April 4, 2025
Miss Claretha will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Rest in peace as your journey here on earth is complete.
Sharon Hayden-Braxton
April 4, 2025
To Elaine and the Howell Family,
May God cover you in your time of need. Mrs. C will surely be missed by all. Her smile, quick wit made her spirit bright. Be Blessed as she can now rest in peace.
Veronica Kenney
April 4, 2025
To Howell family you have my deepest condolences and prayers.
Connie Christian Mormon & Family
April 4, 2025
Although it´s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may you find comfort in knowing that you are not alone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We pray that God will continue to strengthen and keep you in this hour of bereavement.
Artto & Lorine Fleming
April 4, 2025
May our Lord bless and comfort you during this time of grief. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
MEALY FUNERAL HOME AND STAFF
April 4, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences and praying for comfort and strength during this time of sorrow.
Wilbert and Bessie Ware
April 4, 2025
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