Kay Buchanan Howell Obituary

We announce the death of Kay Buchanan Howell in Panama City, Florida, born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, who passed away on August 30, 2026, at the age of 85. Kay will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. 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 Kay Buchanan Howell to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her father David Graves "Buck" Buchanan. She is survived by: her mother Marguerite Stone Buchanan; her husband Eugene Milton "Blue" Howell, Jr.; her children, Jeffrey Eugene Howell (Beth), Linda Howell Veach (Craig) and Mary Alyce Garner (Cason); her grandchildren, Brandon Veach (Lauren), Anna Elizabeth Howell Beers (Ben), Mary Kaylin Veach Armstead (Tyler), Kayley Garner Nickles (Bradford) and Mary Drue Garner; her great grandchildren, Hudson, Charlotte, Coleman Veach, Lucy Callen, Lettie, Benning Beers, Mary Holland and Henry Armstead; her sister Linda Buchanan Harrison (Franklin); and her grandsons, Tyler Armstead, Ben Beers, Cale Garner, Graves Garner and Bradford Nickles. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.