“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles.” Isaiah 40:31
Mrs. Jimmie Lee Howell was born August 9, 1939 in Quitman, GA to the late Jimmy C. Major and Ezella Mae Major.
She was educated in the Brooks County School System. She received Christ at an early age and was a faithful and dedicated member of First Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. While attending First Antioch, Mrs. Howell served faithfully as President of the Mission Department, member of the Pastor’s Aide, Women of Grace and was recently honored for her dedication to the Clothes Closet Ministry.
Later in life, she furthered her education attending Valdosta State College and earned a degree in Business Management. She worked for Levi Strauss and Company as a Seamstress Supervisor. She was joined in Holy Matrimony to the love of her life, Mr. Harry B. Howell, Sr. for 67 years.
Jimmie Lee was a loving and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister and aunt who was dedicated to her family and church family. The love that she had enriched everyone who knew her.
On Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at her residence, Jimmie was carried to heaven on the wings of a dove surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy C. Major and Ezella Mae Major; one daughter, Karen D. Howell; one granddaughter, Brittany V. Jenkins; three brothers, Jackie Major, Larry Major and Johnny Major; three sisters, Geraldine Horton, Cynthia Booker and Laverne Major; one special friend, Sam Thomas.
She leaves to cherish her memories and celebrate her life to her loving and devoted husband of 67 years, Harry B. Howell, Sr., of Valdosta, GA; six loving children, Harry Howell, Sr. (Eula) of Valdosta, GA, Phyllis Baker (Larry) of Hinesville, GA, Lennard Howell (Ivelisse), Kenneth Howell (Reomie), Beth Howell (Lyndon) and Lisa Howell (Eddy) all of Valdosta, GA; twelve grandchildren; thirty-one great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; six sisters, Iola Singletary of Darlington, SC, Marjorie Singletary (Haywood) of Valdosta, GA, Vanessa Kelly (Lewis), Daisy Brazil (Dan), Martha Murray and Ida Graham all of St. Augustine, FL; two brothers, Rudolph Major (Annie Ruth) of Valdosta, GA and Jimmy C. Major, Jr. of Delaware; also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and the First Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Family.
The celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at First Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 517 North Oak Street, Valdosta, GA 31601. Rev. Albert L. Barfield, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens.
Public viewing will be held Friday, July 12, 2024 from 10:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
The service will be live streamed on the funeral home Facebook & YouTube Page (Stevens Funeral Home - Valdosta, GA).
We Solicit Your Prayers for The HOWELL Family.
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Stevens Funeral Home of Valdosta is serving The HOWELL family with care, compassion, love and uncompromising dignity.
Robert sent Emerald Garden Basket for Jimmie Lee Howell - July 10, 2024
Our heartfelt condolence to you and the family. We're praying for strength and comfort during this difficult time. Robert & Cynthia Howell Riverview, FL.
I send my love and condolences to the Howell Family! You all are in my prayers and thoughts! The Lord is a Strong Tower, you can lean on Jesus he won't let you fall, NEVER! I LOVE YOU ALL! TERITHA (TEE) FOSTER JOHNSON
The Singletary and major family send our love and condolences to the Howell family. And God himself will be with them. And death will be no more, neither mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. Rev 21:3,4. Iola Singletary, Kingstree SC
Mrs. Jimmie lee was one of a kind. She was a women who always seen the best in people, I know she saw that in me....I am so Grateful that God placed her in my life when she did. Thank you sweetie for showing me that I can do anything as long as I kept God 1st...You will Truly be missed💜💜💜💜
Sending love and Prayers to the Howell family. Innis & Geraldine Davis
I love my "Aunt Sister." I will miss your smile and wave as you worked in your yard! The family is in our thoughts and prayers!!
Love, Maggie Moody ❤️
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