Earline White Howell

May 9, 2011

Ms. Earline White Howell, 63, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at a Pensacola hospital.

Ms. Howell was a native of Flomaton, a former resident of Molino, and a resident of McDavid for the past 12 years. She was an employee with Stone Container, battled cancer very courageously for 18 years and attended the Gospel Light Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Narvie Lee and Agnes White, and a half-brother, James Graves.

She is survived by her son, Rodney Eugene Howell of Molino; her daughter, Robin Howell Cofield of McDavid; five grandchildren, Hunter Cofield, Levi Cofield, Josh Howell, David Thompson and Daniel Thompson; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Buddy and Vernia White of Flomaton, and Donald and Dellene Graves of Gulfport; and three sisters, Louise Harwell of Century, Carolyn and Leslie Griffin of Windfield, LA, and Dorothy and Ralph Reed of Gautier.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Weekly officiating.

Burial will follow at Traveler’s Rest Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Monday, May 9, 2011, from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore.

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6 Responses to “Earline White Howell”

  1. Sheree Griffin Barrios on May 12th, 2011 10:02 am

    Robin, Carolyn, and family,
    I am so sorry for the loss of Earline. I have great memories of her and can remember the sound of her laugh from when I was a child. I pray for God’s peace and comfort for you all.

    Sheree Griffin Barrios

  2. mary land on May 11th, 2011 8:54 pm

    Erlene—-is the one who led Me to the Lord 30 years ago, and got me started in the choir.What could be a greater gift to give to a friend and neighbor ! She has me beat on the great grandkids,though !I have not seen the family in years- but I can visualize Rodneys smile .and Earlene’s soft voice..I met Earline, through Buck Godwin . I left Molino in 1985. May God give you the strength to endure the loss of your mother.

  3. Betty Porz on May 11th, 2011 9:49 am

    my love and prayers to all… Earline was a great friend and always looked for the best in people…her prayers were never ending and the love she had for her Lord was her strength… she was a woman that had such a kind heart…she love to sing and work in her yard…..she had a green thumb and could make any plant grow and be beautiful….I will love and miss her but I know she is singing in Glory today and that brings much comfort…..God bless you all and my love to each of you…..today I am remembering my friend……

  4. Carolyn Boykin on May 10th, 2011 8:41 pm

    Rodney and Robin. I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I just found out a few minutes ago. The Lord gave her 18 extra years to be with each of you and for that I am very thankful. Earline loved the Lord and she loved you both dearly. You and your families will be in my prayers. Sorry I did not know it sooner.

    God Bless each of you.

  5. Joyce Burkett on May 10th, 2011 4:29 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of Earline’s passing. Wished I had known about it sooner.She was a great lady who fought her battle with cancer. I know she is saying Children make preparations to meet me in heaven. Will be praying for ya’ll. I know you are missing her. Again I am truly sorry for your lost.

  6. retha milstead on May 9th, 2011 5:06 pm

    god bless you robin and rodney.i just heard about earlene and a am so sorry.she was such a good person.my mama loved her so much before mama got sick.mama passed and it hurts everyday shes gone.i thought earlene was doing so good.i know shes in heaven with your daddy now.she loved yall so much i know..if anything i can do please get in touch with me.retha,janice and merty.