Sally Kay

Howell

Ms. Sally Kay Howell, age 48, a native and resident of Leroy, AL was born to the late Mr. Albert James Marx and Ms. Betty Ruth Howell. She departed this life April 1, 2019 at Springhill Memorial Medical Center, Mobile, AL.

"Kay", as she was lovingly called, was a faithful member of St. Union Baptist Church, Leroy, AL. She willingly served as an usher, sang in the choir, served on the hospitality committee, and was an all-about/round-about servant and friend to everyone. One of her favorite hobbies was cooking. She displayed her culinary talent as a caterer and was employed with the late Aretha Collins Catering Service. Her other favorite hobby was sewing. "Kay" made beautiful pillows, blankets, and handkerchiefs by hand. She also did embroidery by hand. She will be remembered as "The Candy Lady", for she gladly prepared candy bags for children and adults to enjoy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Terrance L. Chastang; one uncle, Berry Howell, and three aunts, Lula Williams, Lucy Howell, and Flora Howell.

Many happy  memories will linger in the hearts of her devoted family, four sisters, Rose Mary Howell, Smyrna, GA; Verna Jean Holley, Mobile, AL;  devoted sister and brother-in-law, Jackie Luverne (Jewerl) Richardson of Gautier, MS; Yolanda (Tracy) Gilmore-Young of Timpson, TX; one brother, Henry Eugene (Lisa) Howell of Douglas, GA; a host of nieces; two devoted, Tonekia Sharrell Howell of Chickasaw, AL and Jacqueline Nicole Howell-Richardson of Mobile, AL; Pamela Chastang, Zandra Chastang, and Jasmine Pitts, all of Mobile. AL; Betty Howell of Douglas, GA; Moesha Gilmore of Lufkin, TX, and Chrishundra Gilmore (Fabian) Shamburger of Coffeeville, AL; a host of nephews; one devoted, Lordie Eugene Richardson of Port Neches, TX; Antonio D. Chastang, Mitchell Chastang, Alex Pitts, all of Mobile, AL; Cory Howell of Douglas, GA; four uncles, 9 aunts, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing Friday, April 5, 2019, 2-5pm at Andrews Funeral Home; viewing Saturday, April 6, 2019, 11am until the 12 noon service at St. Union Missionary Baptist Church, 1524 Pruitt Road, Leroy, AL 36548; Rev. Richmond Chaney, pastor and eulogist. Following the interment in the church cemetery, the family will receive friends in the dining hall of the church.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.