Sandra Kay Howell Obituary

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Howell, age 77, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 14, 2025 due to heart conditions. Sandy was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 7, 1947 to Harold and Mary Maple.

On August 21, 1965, Sandy married her husband of almost 60 years, Thomas Lee Howell. They would have been celebrating 60 years of marriage this August. They were married at and have been lifelong members of the Church of Christ. They had 4 Children together and Sandy chose to live her life as a wife, mother and homemaker. She is also a Grandma, Great Grandma, sister, Aunt and friend to many.

Sandy loved Summer and "her" hummingbirds. She loved gardening and reading. She was a lover of animals, rescuing and loving many throughout her lifetime. Sadly, Sandy suffered for many years with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Macular Degeneration, which caused her to be nearly completely blind, as well as other ailments. She was tired and ready to rest. Our Father knew this and knew it was time for her to come home.

Sandy is survived by her loving husband, Tom Howell, her 4 children, Tammy Howell, Sheila (Howell) Novak (David Novak), Judy Howell and Tom Howell. Her 2 Grandchildren, David (Bryanna) Novak and Sara Novak, her 6 great grandchildren, Case, Canaan, Atlee, Avery, Shawn and Harrison, her sister, Brenda Trevino and many, many nieces and nephews.

She will be greatly missed.

Please join us in celebrating her life and passage home. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday February 19, 2025 at 1 pm from the Gladwin Church of Christ with Pastor Tony Reynolds presiding with inurnment at Grout Township Cemetery. Family will be present at the church on Wednesday from 11 am until the time of services.