Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Floy "Lucille" (Roam) Howlett 1923-2010

On December 12, 2010, Lucille Roam Howlett, 86 years, 11 months and 12 days, went home to be with her Lord. She was born December 31, 1923 to Lon and Odessa Dye Roam, the 1st of 3 children. She was saved at an early age and actively served in church until her health declined.

On November 18, 1941, she was married to John Dale Howlett. They were blessed with 5 children: Roger Dale and wife LaRue of Bertrand, MO, Phyllis Mae Keeney and husband Eddie of Licking, MO, David Michael and special friend Rhonda of Laquey, MO, Eddie Joe and wife Jana of Lebanon, MO and Randy Rex and wife Jeanette of Waynesville, MO. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren: Michelle Moeller and husband Trey, Melissa Huff and husband David, Tony Howlett and wife Julie, Ryan Howlett and wife Tina, Lynn Krauss and husband Lewis, Lori Windt and husband Joe, Hollie Thornsberry and husband Jonathan, Heather Bendix and husband Kore, Hannah and Halie Howlett. She has 24 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; her brother Dale Roam of Leesburg, FL; other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Dale, her parents, her sister Fern McMillin, twin granddaughters Susan and Sharon Keeney and great granddaughter Hannah Dorris.

She loved her family and each grandchild that came along was the prettiest baby she ever saw. After 14 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, she saw a lot of pretty babies.

The main purpose of her life was to be a good wife, mother and Golden Rule. She loved the role of homemaker and spent her married life trying to be the best she could be. Her love for cooking showed in the many recipes shared with others and the healthy appearance of her family. She was an artist at heart. Oil painting, ceramics, crocheting and quilting were a few of her favorites. She always had a project going and frequently gave them to friends who expressed an appreciation for her efforts.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 15, 2010, in the Memorial Chapel of Richland with Dr. Robert Lilly and Dr. Trey Moeller officiating. Pianist Marleen Brown accompanied soloist Becky Lecher as she sang “Beulah Land.” Serving as pallbearers were Rex Howlett, Ryan Howlett, Doug Ogle, Terry Roam, Tony Howlett and Rick McMillin. Honorary pallbearers included Morris Howlett, J.R. Black, Johnny Quesenberry, Russell Howlett, Max Howlett, Tommy Howlett, Billy Quesenberry, Robert Howlett, Donnie Howlett, Danny Howlett and Jimmy Howlett. Burial followed in the Fairview Cemetery, Hanna, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland.

*Obituary courtesy of Michael Roam

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