Stella Jean Howell Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Stella Jean Howell of Bidwell, Ohio, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 29, 2025 at the age of 86. 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 Stella Jean Howell to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ardell F. Smith and Mary Lucille Brewer Smith; her husband John Howell; her son Ricky Carl Smith; and her brother Maxie Carroll Smith.
She is survived by: her children, Nick Smith (Donna) of Gallipolis and Debra Bailey Crenshaw of Gallipolis; her grandchildren, Dell Smith (Rachel) of Jackson, Olivia Skidmore (Jimmie) of Patriot, Melissa Mays (Don) of Bidwell, Tristan Denman (Rob) of Orange Beach, Ashlee Crenshaw of Atlanta, Georgia and Crissy Smith-Clark (Mason) of Columbia; her great grandchildren, Drew, Madison, Jaden, Kasen, Kennedy, Grayson and Landon; and her brothers, Roger Smith (Sandy) of Gallipolis and David Smith (Sandi) of Phoenix, Arizona. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
