Sylvia G. Howell
August 11, 1924 - October 24, 2017
Sylvia G. Howell, 96, formerly of St. Joseph, died on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at Woodland Terrace, Bridgman. Cremation has taken place and the burial of ashes will be at Hickory Bluff Cemetery in Lincoln Township. Arrangements have been handled by the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service, Benton Harbor. Memorial contributions may be made to the Benton Harbor Salvation Army. Please share memories, messages or photos at www.florin.net Sylvia was born in Louisville, Kentucky on Aug. 11, 1924 to Willie and Sybil (Robinson) LeMaster. She married Robert Howell and they had two sons, Robert and Brent. Her passion in life was music and was in the band “Accents” for over 30 years. She also enjoyed entertaining at nursing homes with her musical talents. She accompanied her husband to Shriner’s Conventions for many years and liked to eat out at various area restaurants. Sylvia was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. Her family includes her sons, Robert (Jessie) Howell of Coloma and Brent Howell of Benton Harbor; her granddaughters, Stephanie Howell of Portland, Oregon and Kimberly Winn of Coloma. Preceding Sylvia in death were her husband, Robert in 2012 and her grandson, Gregory Howell in 2007.
Sylvia G. Howell, 96, formerly of St. Joseph, died on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at Woodland Terrace, Bridgman. Cremation has taken place and the burial of ashes will be at Hickory Bluff Cemetery in Lincoln Township. Arrangements have been handled... View Obituary & Service Information