Gladys Ann Howell was born on April 15, 1953, at Caruthersville, MO. She passed away on September 21, 2022, at her residence in Caruthersville. She was 69 years, 5 months, and 6 days of age.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Ernest and Ella Marie Lacey, husband: Johnny William Howell, siblings: Leroy Nunnery, Betty Lacey, Joe Nunnery, Wanda Holt, Roger Lacey, Mary Elaine Lacey, Ronnie Lacey, and Ernestine Lacey

Gladys Ann enjoyed scratch-off tickets, feeding hummingbirds and oriole birds, and spending time with her family and friends.

She leaves the following behind to cherish her memory:

3 Children: Johnny (Toni) Howell of Hayti, MO.

Angela Howell (Brian Mason) of Caruthersville, MO.

Brandy Howell of Caruthersville, MO.

5 Grandchildren:  Jordan (Brittany) Howell of Kennett, MO.,

Jonathan (Cassandra) Howell of Sikeston, MO.

Corinthia (Tim) Husky of Edwardsville, IL.

Chelsy (Derek) Jones of Caruthersville, MO.

Brian (Marissa) Mason of Caruthersville, MO.

9 Great Grandchildren: Callie, Jace, and Melodi of Kennett, MO., Myron of Sikeston, MO., Demere, Deaire, and Brilynn of Caruthersville, MO., Ryleigh, and Oliver both Edwardsville, IL.

3 Siblings: Paul (Sandy) Lacey, Pam (Billy) Carnell, and Johnny (Darlene) Lacey all of Caruthersville, MO.

And a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services were held September 23, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. at the John W. German Funeral Home in Hayti, MO. with Bro. Jim Tom Pilcher officiating. Burial was in Little Prairie Cemetery in Caruthersville, MO. Pallbearers were Jordan Howell, Jonathan Howell, Dallas Richardson, Brian Mason, Cory Lacey, and Johnny Howell.

John W. German Funeral Home of Hayti in charge of arrangements.