OWEN Mary Howell Owen, age 90, of Emporia, Va., widow of Thomas R. Owen, died Sunday, September 18, 1988. She is survived one son, Thomas R. Owen, Jr.; one granddaughter, Christy A. Owen of Richmond. Remains rest at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd. where the family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m, Monday. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Richmond, Virginia Richmond Times-Dispatch 19 Sep, 1988 Page 14 Obituary for Mary Howell OWEN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary Mary Howell Owen, 90, of Emporia, Va., widow of Thomas R. Owen, died on 18 September 1988. She was survived by her son, Thomas R. Owen, Jr., and granddaughter, Christy A. Owen of Richmond. The family requested memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. ### Narrative summary of funeral services The family received friends on 19 September 1988 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd. Graveside services were held on 20 September 1988 at 1 p.m. in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. ### The Edited Obituary OWEN Mary Howell Owen, age 90, of Emporia, Va., widow of Thomas R. Owen, died Sunday, 18 September 1988. She is survived by one son, Thomas R. Owen, Jr.; one granddaughter, Christy A. Owen of Richmond. Remains rest at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd. where the family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Mary Howell Owen | |---------|---------------------------------| | Age | 90 | | Birth | 1898 (estimated); Unknown | | Death | 18 September 1988; Emporia, Va. | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------| | Mary Howell Owen | Decedent | Emporia, Va. | | Thomas R. Owen | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Thomas R. Owen, Jr. | Child | Unknown | | Christy A. Owen | Grandchild | Richmond | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Memorial contributions were requested to be made to the American Cancer Society. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | Page | |--------------------|-------------------------|--------------|------| | Richmond, Virginia | Richmond Times-Dispatch | 19 Sep, 1988 | 14 |