Nelda Howell Obituary
We bid farewell to Nelda Howell of Semmes, Alabama, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 15, 2025 at the age of 73. Nelda touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nelda Howell to pay them a last tribute.
As Nelda departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Nelda may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Nelda leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elbert Gatwood (Gatwood) and Gwendolyn Lee Gatwood; her husband Ted O'Neil Howell; and her brother Avery Gatwood. She is survived by: her daughter Alisha Auten (John); her siblings, Warren Gatwood (Ruth), Lloyd Gatwood (Sandra) and Gail Bates; her sister-in-law Theresa Gatwood; and her grandsons, Chad and Dylan.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Valhalla Funeral Home (8730 Sims Rd, Eight Mile, AL 36613). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Valhalla Chapel (8730 Sims Rd, Eight Mile, AL 36613).
