## Narrative summary of the obituary

Margaret Raines Howell, 85, died on 9 Jan 2009 at Sentara Obici Hospital. Born in Virginia, she was a long-time resident of Chuckatuck. She was predeceased by her husband Ray Thomas Howell Sr. and brother Alton L. Raines. She left behind children, grandchildren, and siblings.

## Narrative summary of funeral services

Funeral services were conducted on 12 Jan 2009 at 2 p.m. in Oakland Christian Church by Rev. Mark Burns. Burial followed in Newman Memorial Cemetery. The family received friends on 11 Jan 2009 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Margaret Louise Raines

18 MAR 1923 - 9 JAN 2009
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Margaret R. Howell

January 9, 2009

Margaret Raines Howell, 85, died January 9, 2009, at Sentara Obici Hospital. Born in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lurl Alexander and Nettie R. Raines, the widow of Ray Thomas Howell Sr., to whom she was married for 59 years, and sister of the late Alton L. Raines. A long time resident of Chuckatuck, Mrs. Howell was the first Den Mother to Pack 25 in Chuckatuck and a member of the Garden Club of Chuckatuck. She was a member of Oakland Christian Church and the Ladies Circle II. She was a former member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department.

Survivors include her children, Patricia H. Mays and husband, Ray, of Smithfield, Ray T. Howell Jr. and wife, Cheryl, of Poquoson; Richard R. Howell Sr. and wife, Martha, of Suffolk; grandchildren, Timothy R. Mays, Stephanie A. Mays, T. Carter Howell, Lynn Wynn, Amy Topping, Russell Watkins, J.D. Forrest, R. Raines Howell Jr.; nine great grandchildren; sisters, Marie R. Spivey and husband, J.B., Martha Jean Milteer and husband, Johnny; brother, Randolph A. Raines Sr., and wife, Mabel; sister in law, Margie T. Raines; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday [January 12, 2009] at 2 p.m. in Oakland Christian Church by the Rev. Mark Burns with burial in Newman Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory on Sunday [January 11, 2009] from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Becky Godwin Scholarship Fund at Oakland Christian Church, P.O. Box 2008, Suffolk, VA 23432 or the Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 2164, Suffolk, VA 23432.

Condolences may be registered at www.rwbakerfh.com.

Suffolk, Virginia
Suffolk News-Herald
10 Jan 2009
Page 2
Obituary for Margaret R. Howell

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[Birth: 18 MAR 1923 - Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA]
[Death: 9 JAN 2009 - Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA]

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Margaret Raines Howell                 |
|---------|----------------------------------------|
| Age     | 85 years                               |
| Birth   | 18 March 1923; Virginia                |
| Death   | 9 January 2009; Sentara Obici Hospital |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                     | Relationship          | Residence  |
|--------------------------|-----------------------|------------|
| Margaret Raines Howell   | Decedent              | Chuckatuck |
| Lurl Alexander Raines    | Father (deceased)     | Unknown    |
| Nettie R. Raines         | Mother (deceased)     | Unknown    |
| Ray Thomas Howell Sr.    | Husband (deceased)    | Unknown    |
| Alton L. Raines          | Brother (deceased)    | Unknown    |
| Patricia H. Mays         | Daughter              | Smithfield |
| Ray Mays                 | Son-in-law            | Smithfield |
| Ray T. Howell Jr.        | Son                   | Poquoson   |
| Cheryl Howell            | Daughter-in-law       | Poquoson   |
| Richard R. Howell Sr.    | Son                   | Suffolk    |
| Martha Howell            | Daughter-in-law       | Suffolk    |
| Timothy R. Mays          | Grandchild            | Unknown    |
| Stephanie A. Mays        | Grandchild            | Unknown    |
| T. Carter Howell         | Grandchild            | Unknown    |
| Lynn Wynn                | Grandchild            | Unknown    |
| Amy Topping              | Grandchild            | Unknown    |
| Russell Watkins          | Grandchild            | Unknown    |
| J.D. Forrest             | Grandchild            | Unknown    |
| R. Raines Howell Jr.     | Grandchild            | Unknown    |
| Marie R. Spivey          | Sister                | Unknown    |
| J.B. Spivey              | Brother-in-law        | Unknown    |
| Martha Jean Milteer      | Sister                | Unknown    |
| Johnny Milteer           | Brother-in-law        | Unknown    |
| Randolph A. Raines Sr.   | Brother               | Unknown    |
| Mabel Raines             | Sister-in-law         | Unknown    |
| Margie T. Raines         | Sister-in-law         | Unknown    |
## Publication Details

| Newspaper           | Date             | Page |
|---------------------|------------------|------|
| Suffolk News-Herald | 10 January 2009  | 2    |
## Other relevant information

Margaret Raines Howell was a long-time resident of Chuckatuck. She was the first Den Mother to Pack 25 in Chuckatuck and a member of the Garden Club of Chuckatuck. She was also a member of Oakland Christian Church and the Ladies Circle II, and a former member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department. She was married to Ray Thomas Howell Sr. for 59 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Becky Godwin Scholarship Fund at Oakland Christian Church or the Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department.