### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Margaret E (Maggie) Taylor Howell, 72, a lifelong resident of Hertford County, died at her home on 13 March 1945. She was the wife of the late William Howell and is survived by one daughter, one son, three stepdaughters, one stepson, two grandchildren, and a brother. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services were conducted on 15 May 1945 at Buckhorn Baptist Church. She was buried in Elizabeth City, N.C. ### Transcript Margaret E (Maggie) Taylor 29 MAY 1872 - 13 MAR 1945 Mrs. Maggie T. Howell in Buckhorn Cemetery. Como, N. C., May 13. Mrs. Maggie Howell, 72, a lifelong resident of Hertford County, died at her home near here today at 2 p.m. after a year's illness. She was the wife of the late William Howell, of Como, and the daughter of the late William Everett and Amanda Cobb Taylor, both natives of the county. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Bruce Sumner, of Como; one son, Robert T. Howell, of Roanoke Rapids; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Curle and Mrs. Wallace Simmons, of Como, and Mrs. Sam Powell, of Franklin, Va.; one stepson, P. D. Howell, of Como; two grandchildren, and one brother, J. C. Taylor, of Como. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at in the Buckhorn Baptist Church, of which she was a member, by the Rev. J. E. Lanier, pastor. Interment will be Elizabeth City, N.C. [Source: The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Virginia, 14 May 1945, Page 13] ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Margaret E (Maggie) Taylor | |------------------------------|----------------------------| | Age | 72 years | | Birth | 29 May 1872 | | Death | 13 March 1945 | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |----------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------| | Margaret E (Maggie) Taylor | Decedent | Como, N.C. | | William Howell | Spouse (deceased) | Como, N.C. | | William Everett Taylor | Father (deceased) | Hertford County | | Amanda Cobb Taylor | Mother (deceased) | Hertford County | | Mrs. Bruce Sumner | Daughter | Como, N.C. | | Robert T. Howell | Son | Roanoke Rapids, N.C. | | Mrs. Curle | Stepdaughter | Como, N.C. | | Mrs. Wallace Simmons | Stepdaughter | Como, N.C. | | Mrs. Sam Powell | Stepdaughter | Franklin, Va. | | P. D. Howell | Stepson | Como, N.C. | | Two grandchildren | Grandchildren | Unknown | | J. C. Taylor | Brother | Como, N.C. | ### Publication Details | Detail | Information | |---------------------------|---------------------| | Publication Date | 14 May 1945 | | Source | The Virginian-Pilot | | Location | Norfolk, Virginia | | Page | 13 | ### Other Relevant Information Margaret E (Maggie) Taylor Howell was a lifelong resident of Hertford County and passed away after a year's illness at her home in Como on 13 March 1945 at the age of 72 years. She is remembered for her strong family ties and community involvement through her church membership. ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Margaret E. (Maggie) Taylor Howell, aged 72, passed away on 13 March 1945 in Como, N.C. She was a lifelong resident of Hertford County and the wife of the late William Howell. Survivors included her children and siblings. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** Funeral services were conducted at Buckhorn Baptist Church by Rev. J.E. Lanier. Interment took place in Elizabeth City, N.C. **Transcript** Margaret E. (Maggie) Taylor 29 May 1872 - 13 March 1945 Mrs. Maggie T. Howell in Buckhorn Cemetery. Como, N.C., 13 May. – Mrs. Maggie Taylor Howell, 72, a lifelong resident of Hertford County, died at her home near here today at 2 p.m. after a year's illness. She was the wife of the late William Howell, of Como, and the daughter of the late William Everett and Amanda Cobb Taylor, both natives of the county. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Bruce Sumner, of Como; one son, Robert T. Howell, of Roanoke Rapids; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Curle and Mrs. Wallace Simmons, of Como, and Mrs. Sam Powell, of Franklin, Va.; one stepson, P.D. Howell, of Como; two grandchildren; and one brother, J.C. Taylor, of Como. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at Buckhorn Baptist Church, of which she was a member, by the Rev. J.E. Lanier, pastor. Interment will be in Elizabeth City, N.C. Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 14 May 1945 Page 13 ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Age | Birth | Death | |------------------------------------|----------|------------------------------------------------|---------------------------| | Margaret E. (Maggie) Taylor Howell | 72 years | 29 May 1872; Hertford County, N.C. (estimated) | 13 March 1945; Como, N.C. | ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |------------------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------| | Margaret E. (Maggie) Taylor Howell | Decedent | Como, N.C. | | William Howell | Spouse (deceased) | Como, N.C. | | William Everett Taylor | Father (deceased) | Hertford County, N.C. | | Amanda Cobb Taylor | Mother (deceased) | Hertford County, N.C. | | Mrs. Bruce Sumner | Daughter | Como, N.C. | | Robert T. Howell | Son | Roanoke Rapids, N.C. | | Mrs. Curle | Stepdaughter | Como, N.C. | | Mrs. Wallace Simmons | Stepdaughter | Como, N.C. | | Mrs. Sam Powell | Stepdaughter | Franklin, Va. | | P.D. Howell | Stepson | Como, N.C. | | Two grandchildren | Grandchildren | Unknown | | J.C. Taylor | Brother | Como, N.C. | ** Publication Details** | Detail | Information | |---------------------------|---------------------| | Publication Date | 14 May 1945 | | Newspaper | The Virginian-Pilot | | Page | 13 | ** Other Relevant Information** Margaret E. (Maggie) Taylor Howell was a lifelong resident of Hertford County and passed away after a year's illness at her home near Como at the age of 72 years on 13 March 1945.