Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Howell, Bernice Mary May 13, 2005
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Virginian-Pilot  May 15, 2005
NORFOLK - Bernice Mary "B" Howell passed away May 13, 2005, at DePaul Medical 
Center, surrounded by her family that loved her.  She was born in Loogootee, Ind., 
Sept. 15, 1922, the daughter of James and Gladys Summers.

She was raised in Wayne, Mich., and married Franklin Murray Howell soon after the 
conclusion of World War II.

Franklin was a highly decorated Naval fighter pilot.  The marriage began a 28-year 
sojourn for B as a proud military wife and mother of six.

She is survived by her sister, Karen Wiltz; daughters, Barbara Jean Howell, 
Maureen Elizabeth Kaufman and Julie Anne Decker; sons, David Robert Howell, 
Branson James Howell and Bruce Edward Howell; nine grandchildren; and five great-
grandchildren.

B was a member of St. Pius X Church for more than 40 years.  She touched the lives 
of all she came in contact with.  She was the maternal mother of six and the 
"adoptive" mother of many.  Her loves were many and varied: her devoted companion, 
Ray, the YaYa Sisters, her cat Pudelos, cooking, crossword puzzles, volunteer 
service and doing for others.  Her unabiding love was her family.  She will be 
remembered by all who knew her for her selfless attitude and countless acts of 
compassion.  Truly the world is a less gentle place with her passing.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Rosewood Memorial Park, 
Virginia Beach.

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