Nora Jane (Neal) Howell, a Tupelo resident, was born on February 2, 1931, to William Dennis and Lessie (May) Neal, at Rosedale, Oklahoma. She passed away on July 8, 2024, at Coalgate, Oklahoma, at the age of 93 years, 5 months and 6 days. Jane graduated from Maysville High School in the Class of 1949. She studied Education at East Central University where she received her Bachelor's Degree in 1965 and her Master's Degree in 1975. Jane was a school teacher at Tupelo Public Schools from 1965 to 1988. She married Aikman Albert Howell on October 20, 1950, at Van Buren, Arkansas. They celebrated 64 years together before his passing on July 24, 2015. Jane was a member of the Church of Christ in Tupelo, Oklahoma. She enjoyed sports, especially watching the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys and OU. Jane liked painting, sewing, playing dominoes and any other games. She enjoyed visiting with her loved ones and was known for baking the best pies.

SURVIVED BY

Daughters: Kay Mader and husband Terry of Edmond, Oklahoma

Debra Jane Sheen of Centrahoma, Oklahoma

Grandchildren: Jason Mader and wife Heidi of York, Nebraska

Jillian Johnson and husband Peter of Edmond, Oklahoma

Sarah Jane Bills and husband Josh of Centrahoma, Oklahoma

Great Grandchildren: Micah and Jonah Poyzer of Edmond, Oklahoma

Bentley and Peyton Bills of Centrahoma, Oklahoma

Special Nephew: Vincent "Buddy" Neal of Battiest, Oklahoma

Along with numerous nieces, nephews and many former students

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

Husband: Aikman Albert Howell

Parents: William Dennis and Lessie (May) Neal

Son: Aikman Albert Howell Jr.

Brothers: W.M. Neal, Othel Neal and Vincent Neal

Special Niece: Theda Jo Worrell

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DATE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Friday, July 12th, 2024

PLACE OF SERVICES: Tupelo Church of Christ, Tupelo, Oklahoma

OFFICIATING: Wendell Ingram

INTERMENT: Centrahoma Cemetery

CASKETBEARERS: Josh Bills, Bentley Bills, Peyton Bills, Terry Mader, Jason Mader, Ivan Gearhart and Buddy Neal

HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Eddie King, Kenny Ray, Kenny Fortner, Rick Ellis, Micah Poyzer and Jonah Poyzer

VISITATION Thursday 1-8PM

CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNSFSCOALGATE@SBCGLOBAL.NET.  PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF

BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE, OK