DeLois Howell

Mrs. DeLois Howell, 86, of Middleton, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 12, 2020 at Pine Meadows Healthcare Center in Bolivar. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Bolivar. Visitation will be Tuesday evening, July 14, from 5 to 9 PM, and Wednesday, 9 AM before the service. Burial will follow the service at Brints Chapel Cemetery near Middleton.

Mrs. Howell was born Monday, October 16, 1933, in Hardeman County, TN, to the late Frank and Lucille Lowrance Rogers. On December 31, 1949, she married Rev. Virgil Rayford Howell who passed away September 5, 2015 following 65 years together. She worked for 28 years at Dover Elevator until her retirement in 1994. A member of Brints Chapel Baptist Church, she enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, walking, playing the piano and spending time with her grandchildren. She lived all of her life in Hardeman County.

She is survived by a daughter, Maxine Thomas (Wayne) of Middleton, TN; a son, Calvin Howell (Brenda) of Bolivar, TN; six grandchildren, Gary Howell (Jennifer), Renee' Rodgers (Tony), Chad Massey (Stephanie), Lisa Sparks (Phillip), Jason Howell (Ashlee), and Tiffany Gray (Chris); eighteen great-grandchildren, Joseph Howell, Ashley Keller (Brian), Matthew Howell, Kirstann Parsons (Clint), Jessica Kinsella (Brison), Alyssa Walker, Haley Walker, Eric Hampton, Carson Howell, Ian Hampton, Collier Howell, Karleigh Shields, Valerie Massey, Natalie Massey, Tessa Massey, Easton Gray, Oaklee Gray, and Beckett Gray; and four great-great-grandchildren, Zaiden Howell, River Keller, Alice Parsons, and Drake Cayson.

Memorial donations may be made to Gideons International. (gideons.org/donate)

While visiting or attending services for Mrs. Howell, please consider the following guidelines:

* Maintain 6 feet between yourself and the next closest person;
* Refrain from hugs and handshakes;
* When you sneeze or cough, use your elbow to cover your nose and mouth;
* Wash your hands often;
* Avoid touching your face; and
* Minimize time spent in places where people gather.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness and consideration.