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Reba Howell Uzel Obituary

The family announces the passing of Reba Howell Uzel of Picayune, Mississippi. Reba was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Reba Howell Uzel to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Chester Howell and Jessie Ranager Howell; her husband Gary Wayne Uzel, Sr.; her son Timothy Jay Uzel; and her siblings, Ralph Howell, Ronald Howell and Lucy Cowart.

She is survived by: her children, Wayne Uzel (Dana) and Anita Besanson (Rusty); her grandchildren, Darren Uzel (Kelli), Danielle Uzel Krumm, Elizabeth Grissett (Dalton), Rebecca Malone (Tyler), Meredith Perry (Tyler), Jessie Lewis (Stevie) and Jacob Besanson (Denae); her sister Kay Merritt; Connie Uzel. She is also survived by 17 great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Friday, June 12th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Pine Grove Baptist Church (34 Pine Grove Rd, Picayune, MS 39466). A funeral service was held on Friday, June 12th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery (34 Pine Grove Rd, Picayune, MS 39466). A graveside service was held on Friday, June 12th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McDonald Funeral Home And Cremation Services



Fri

June 12

Visitation

Pine Grove Baptist Church
34 Pine Grove Rd, Picayune, MS 39466

Fri

June 12

Funeral service

Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
34 Pine Grove Rd, Picayune, MS 39466

Fri

June 12

Graveside service

Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
34 Pine Grove Rd, Picayune, MS 39466

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