Grace C. Howell

Grace C. Howell age 95 of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on June 18, 2012 at Clark Retirement Center in Grand Rapids.

She was born December 16, 1916 in Kalamo, Michigan the daughter of Burl and Celia (Curtis) Will. Grace attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1934. She worked as a country school teacher in rural Barry County, until marriage and starting a family.

Grace married Robert Howell on May 25, 1940. She was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Howell; sons: Duane Howell and Terry Howell; brother, John Will; and sister, Barbara Scott.

Grace is survived by her daughter, Roberta Humphries of Albuquerque, NM; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; sisters: Mildred Jarman, Georgia Otis, Helen Green, all from the Hastings area; Joyce Criddle of Rock Falls, IL and brother, Neil Will of Hamilton, OH.

Memorial Contributions:
Clark Retirement Community Foundation
1551 Franklin St., SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3331

Faith Hospice
2100 Raybrook SE., Suite 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49546-5783

Memorial Service:
Friday, June 22, 2012 @ 2:00 pm
Clark Retirement Center Chapel
1551 Franklin St., SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3331