Mary Alice Howell
August 2, 1946 ~ January 26, 2016
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Mary Alice Howell, 69, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at the CarePartners Solace Center.
Mrs. Howell was born in Marlborough County, SC to Edmond Steen and the late Virginia Lee Driggers Steen. She owned and operated a beauty salon and was former president of the National Guard Auxiliary Organization. She was an active member of Francis Asbury United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Johnny Troy Howell; daughter, Mary Beth Huckabee; sons, Troy Pruitt Howell and Samuel Lee Pruitt, Jr. (Kelly); grandchildren, Samuel Lee Pruitt III, McKayla Pruitt, Taylor Leigh Huckabee and Trevor Douglas; great-granddaughter Marleigh Rayne; sisters, Virginia Diane, Donna Lynn, Patricia Gail and Sylvia, and brother Thomas.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Thursday at Francis Asbury United Methodist Church with the Rev. Veronita Alvord officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to Francis Asbury United Methodist Church, 725 Asbury Road, Candler, NC 28715.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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So sorry for your loss, Mary was a wonderful friend and will truly be missed. I thank God for placing her in my life we had many years and wonderful memories.
She loved her family with all her heart, and was always willing to help others. To know her was to love her. Her last year’s was hard ,but she always worried about others .
She’s home now ,no more pain one of God’s Angel’s to watch over each of you.
Praying for all of you.
Jackie and Robert
My sincere sympathy to all of the family of Mary Howell. My heart is so saddened by her passing, but I know she is in better place relieved of the pain and suffering she endured for many years. Mary was a beautiful person, outwardly and inwardly, and treated her clients and others with whom she came in contact with kindness and respect. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
Our sympathy to Mary’s dear family. So sorry for the loss of such a wonderful Mother,Sister,and friend to all who knew her. I worked for her and have so many good memories of her and how she loved and cared for her family , clients and friends. Mary will be missed by so many people whose lives she touched. She is at peace and one day we’ll see her again in Heaven. Love and prayers for you all. Rest in peace Mary!!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. No more suffering for sweet Mary.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God bless and comfort you during the days ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of loss. Mary was a beautiful person and loved by many.
Mary was not only a hairdresser, she was friend, confidant and sometimes even counsellor. I, and I am sure most others loved her very much. The last time I saw Mary was out at Lee’s store and she gave me a big bear hug. I have missed her so much since she moved to N. C.
God bless you all. Pat Ratliff
Johnny and the family…….please know that our prayers are offered for God’s peace. What wonderful memories we have of worshipping with you and Mary. You have both been a blessing in our lives………..
Have very fond memories of Mary as she was my beautician for several years. May the family be comforted by knowing she is no longer suffering and you will see her again
We are so sorry for your loss of Mary. She was a great lady.
We are so sadden by your loss. Praying for comfort during your darkest days ahead. We have so many fond memories of our days gone by, thinking about some of our adventures makes me smile. Knowing that Mary has seen the face of God makes me smile even more.
praying for my dear friends Lee and Kelly, Johnny and Troy and all the grandchildren. May God give you peace and strength as you go through the next days
Praying for this family and safe traveling. God be with all of you
Thoughts and prayers to all of Mary’s family. She was such a sweet, kind and loving person. I always enjoyed our talks when she cut my hair. May God wrap his loving arms around y’all and give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Jimmy & Sharon Sanders
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mary Alice during the difficult times ahead.
Mrs. Mary was a wonderful lady. She loved her family so very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. If you need anything, Richard and I are only a phone call away.
Mary, my sweet sister. I will forever miss you, your work here is done. Your life has just begun.Go my sweet sister and rest in the arms of God.l know you were tired and so sick, but no more sister you are finely at peace.l know l will see you again one day. Father God take gold care of her. I Love you Mary.
Your sister Donna
John,Leigh Beth and Kelly. am so saddened to hear of Mary Alice’s passing.She was being prayed for when i got the news.I loved her like a sister.We share a past since the early70’s. She loved her family.She was well loved by all her friends back in the Marlboro County area.We all are going to miss her,but no more suffering.Her and Jolene is catching up and with my ole friend Benny Who she thought alot of.RIP Mary Alice.May GOD give you all the comforting peace to get through this.Jimmy Moody
May you feel the comfort and peace from God.
Johnny and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Lamar and I are praying and thinking of you at this time of sorrow. We have so many good memories of you and Mary Alice.
Johnny and Troy,
Please know that Ricky and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. Mary was a special lady, full of love and happiness. She will be missed by so many and especially the two of you. She holds a special place in my heart and I will never forget the support and friendship she gave me while you and Ricky were in Iraq. We pray that God will hold you and Troy in his loving arms and give you comfort and peace.
Johnny and family so sorry for your loss. She was a special cousin and friend. I Remember our good times when we were growing up. Prayers going up for you and your family.
Johnny,
We are very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.