April 28, 2008 03:35 pm
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Nov. 23, 1921 — April 23, 2008
Gladys Nancy Howell, 86, of Crossville, passed away April 23, 2008, following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. A private graveside service will be held at the Martha Washington Cemetery in Clarkrange.
Mrs. Howell was born Noc. 23, 1921, in Gubser Mill, KY, the daughter of Luther and Letha Herbert.
She moved to Fort Pierce in 1952 with her husband, Charley "Poke" Howell, coming from Kentucky, and lived there until 1989, moving to Crossville. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist faith. She loved her family, bird watching, working in her flower gardens, working puzzles and reading. Her family loved her and will miss her but know that she is finally at peace.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Louis Hanes Sr. of Crossville; grandchildren, Kimberlee and husband Kenneth Gagnon, Desiree and husband Joseph Cimino III of Fort Pierce, Denise Hanes of Crossville and Richard Hanes Jr. of Perry, FL; great-grandchildren, Zachary Hendershot, Taylor Hendershot, Jordan Cimino, Joshua Cimino and Briana Hanes, all of Fort Pierce; and sisters, Carol Harden and Austie Bryant of Dayton, KY and Alice Matteoli of Wilder, KY.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charley "Poke" Howell; son, Robert Calvin Howell; brothers, Omer and Elmer Herbert; and sisters, Juanita Herbert and Audrey Watson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association-East Tennessee Chapter, 2200 Sutherland Ave., Suite H-102, Knoxville, TN 37919.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
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