Lizzie Howell Obituary (1932 - 2010)

HOWELL, Mrs. Lizzie Jerrine Eggleston, age 77, formerly of Powhatan Co., departed this life July 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Florine E. Taylor. She is survived by her husband, Leroy T. Howell; two grandsons, Mr. King Taylor III (Gloria) and Bishop Lawrence L. Taylor (Stephanie); seven great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; one uncle, Mr. Eli Jones; five brothers-in-law, Wilbert Howell and Harry Howell of Long Island, N.Y., Robert Eggleston, Junior Eggleston and Stanley Eggleston; five sisters-in-law, Josephine Munford, Mary Crutchfield, Helen Gray, Mary Benjamin and devoted Christine Smith; a host of nieces and nephews, among them two devoted, Mr. Calvin "Bubba" Eggleston and Mr. Willie "Butch" Young; a devoted cousin, Jean Jasper Coleman; a devoted friend, Mr. Arthur Thomas; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 6, 12 noon at Second Antioch Baptist Church, Powhatan Co. Rev. DeWarren Ennis, pastor, officiating. Rev. Shirley Eggleston assisting. Eulogy by Rev. Dr. James H. Taylor III. Interment in the church cemetery.