Ila Frances Whitley Howell

Mrs. Ila Frances Whitley Howell, 92, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Helms-Gordon Assisted Living surrounded by her family. She was born April 30, 1919 in Kershaw, SC daughter of the late T. Brunson and Martha Knight Whitley. She was a faithful member of Eastview Baptist Church and Anne Herndon Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph W. Howell, a son Ronnie C. Howell and sister Louise W. Bowers. Surviving are her sons Ralph "Sonny" Howell and his wife Garnella of Edgemoor, Michael S. Howell and his wife Rosie of Rock Hill; a daughter Shelvie Jean Faile of Kershaw; a daughter-in-law Cheryl B. Howell of Ft. Mill; grandchildren Donald K. Catoe, Robert "Bobby" Catoe and wife Nancy of Kershaw, Patrick L. Howell and wife Libby of Rock Hill, Lindsay Howell of Rock Hill, Kim H. Barham and husband Brooks of Summerfield, NC, Steven Howell and wife Rebekah of Laurinburg, NC, Lee Howell and wife Krista of Rock Hill, Andy Howell of Roanoke, VA, and eleven great grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother J.C. Whitley and wife Margie of Kershaw and a sister Zelma W. Orr of Rock Hill and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2:00pm until 3:00pm on Friday at Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home and other times at the home of Sonny and Garnella 5669 Harmony Church Road in Edgemoor. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Howell will be held Friday at 3:00pm in the Chapel of Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home with Reverend Rick Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Park on S. Cherry Road. The family wishes to thank the staff at Helms-Gordon Assisted Living, Fort Lawn, Regency Hospice of Rock Hill and Dr. Myo Nwe and Robin for their loving care and kindness. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Regency Hospice, 420 Herlong Avenue, Ste 104, Rock Hill, SC 29732 or Eastview Baptist Church 1430 Gordon Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732

Visitation Details

Friday, September 2nd, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home

Service Information

Friday, September 2nd, 2011 3:00pm, Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home

Interment Details