Carolyn Ballard Howell left this world on September 21, 2024. She was born October 12, 1925 to Luther and Irene Ballard in Alexander City, Alabama. She graduated from the University of Montevallo and began her 45 year teaching career in Eutaw, Alabama. It was there that she met her husband, Tom A Howell. After marrying in August, 1948 they moved to Gadsden, Alabama. Her teaching career continued at The Episcopal Day School and Gadsden City Schools where she made a difference in hundreds of student’s lives.
She was devoted to whatever role she was playing whether it was being with her family, teaching, as a member of Church of the Holy Comforter for over 65 years, Daughters of the King or Delta Kappa Gamma.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Tom and her sisters, Julianne Ballard Mathews and Mae Ballard Ford.
Mrs. Howell is survived by her daughters, Martha Noble and Carolyn Howell (Suzanne Durham), grandson, Douglas (Virginia) Noble and great grandchildren, Hill and George.
Special thanks to her loving caregivers during these last weeks of her life-Sarah King, Stephanie Morgan and Thyme Council, Compassus Hospice, Staff and Friends of St Martin’s in the Pines Arbors and Woodside.
In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to The Church of the Holy Comforter, 156 S 9th Street, Gadsden, AL.
Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at The Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter with visitation following services. The Reverend Carl Saxton will officiate.
Online condolences may be made at www.collier-butler.com
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