Evelyn S. Howell, of Monroe, NC entered into Eternal Rest on Thursday, January 12, 2023, after a long courageous 10-year battle with cancer at the Hospice House in Monroe.

Mrs. Howell is survived by the love of her life, James "Jimmy", who she met in Charlotte NC when she dropped her roller skate and he went running down the hill on Trade Street to retrieve it and return it to her. He then asked for a date and she accepted. They were married on August 14, 1959. They lived in Charlotte until 1977 when they built their forever home in Monroe to be near family. She is also survived by their sons, Butch (Bonnie Griffin), Jeff, both of Monroe and Donald (Everil) of Waxhaw. Also surviving are grandchildren Julie (Scotty) McCain, Wyatt (Alyssa) Howell, Sydney Howell, Eric (Tiffany) Tarlton, Cameron (Ardie) Tarlton, TJ Griffin, and Tanner Griffin; great-grandchildren Bailey Howell (Ethan Broadway), Sean McCain, Chloe McCain.

In addition, she is survived by her sister, Brenda and brother in law Gary Westcoat of PA and her brother Lee Starnes of Monroe. Nieces and nephews, Dawn (Tim) Westcoat Katz (PA), Tyler (Brittany) Starnes, Chelsea Starnes, and a great niece Brylee Starnes of Monroe.

Mrs. Howell was predeceased in death by a grandson Thomas Howell and her parents Walter and Dorothy Starnes. And numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and Grandparents.

Mrs. Howell had a long career at Jones and Presnell in Charlotte as a plant supervisor. After the company closed, she went to work at Alvac in Monroe. She loved all the people she worked with at both jobs. She enjoyed both jobs, but her favorite was being Treasurer for her beloved Turner Presbyterian Church in Monroe for 30+ years. She then attended Calvary Baptist Church and said she felt at home from her first church service there. She loved her Sunday School class members that she got to worship with.

The funeral service will be held at Calvary Church at 2518 Lancaster Hwy, Monroe NC 28112 on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 2:00pm. The visitation will be held at the church prior to the service from 1:00pm until 1:45pm. There will be no burial at this time.

A very special "Thank You" to Ashley Deaton for caring for Mrs. Howell during the end of her illness.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to Calvary Baptist Church, or Hospice of Union County, 700 W. Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe NC 28110. Please reference Evelyn Howell on your gift.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Howell Family.