Nancy Annette Howell, 66, of Waycross, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.
She was born January 30, 1960, in Blackshear. She spent most of her life in Pierce County before later making her home in Ware County. A devoted homemaker, she found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved spending time with her family, fishing at Paradise Island, going to the beach, and tending to the many outdoor plants and decorations that brightened her home. Those who knew her will remember her love for family, the outdoors and the quiet happiness she found in the little things.
She was a daughter of the late Eugene Edward Howell and Allie Mae Batten Howell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James Edward Howell and a sister, Amy Howell Dixon.
She leaves behind two sons whom she deeply loved and cherished, Michael Loredo, Atlanta and Cecil Terry Marchman, Blackshear; her brother, Larry Howell (Amelia), Waycross and her baby sister, Darlene Howell admiringly known as “Sissy,” (partner, Dana McDuffie Dial), Blackshear; her sweet sister-in-law, Nancy Sweat Mock; her memory will continue to live on through her nieces and nephews: Sirena Howell Cady (Trent), Trent Howell Long (Jimmie Nell), Kisha Nicole Williams, Anthony Howell (Nikki), Larry Howell Jr. and Dusty Howell; great-nieces and great-nephews, Lexie Howell (Dalton Bowers), Tessa Howell, Tug Williams, Tabitha Cady Barnard (Rocky), Madison Long Sarro (Caleb), Braxton Long and Ryder Long; five great-great-nieces and nephews, Peytan Addison Barnard, Rylan Skylar Barnard, Baker Trent Sarro, Bowen Thomas Sarro and a precious baby girl who will arrive soon.
She shared a special lifelong bond with her first cousin and dearest friend, Judy Batten Thompson, along with many other relatives and friends.
Though her presence will be deeply missed, her love and memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. She is now at peace, reunited with those who went before her.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 9, at the funeral home.
Memorialization is by cremation.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is honored to serve the Howell family during this time.
