Elizabeth Allen Howlett

Elizabeth Howlett passed away peacefully at The Rose Residential Care Home, under the care of Three Oaks Hospice in Tyler, TX, on Monday, February 10, 2025. She was 98.

Elizabeth was born on January 5, 1927, in Fancy Gap, VA, to Troy and Kate Branscomb Allen. She attended the Brookmore School in Fancy Gap. The family moved from the Allen farm to Hillsville, VA. After high school, she attended West Virginia Business College in Bluefield, WV, graduating in 1942.

She met her beloved Oshiar Howlett in 1942 before he left for Europe to serve in WWII. She faithfully waited for him to return in 1945, and they were married September 18, 1946. They lived a happy life for 60 years. Elizabeth spent her career in banking. She was VP/Operations at First and Merchants National Bank and retired from Sun Trust Bank in Radford, VA.

Elizabeth is survived by sons David Howlett (Robin) of Hickory, NC, and Terry Howlett (Nina) of Tyler, TX. Grandchildren surviving are Brooke Hayward (Ryan) of Clayton, NC, Joshua Howlett (Jenny) of Hickory, NC, Mandi Vasco (Esteban) of Clayton, NC, and Evan Howlett of Longview, TX. Elizabeth had eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving are many dear nieces and nephews.

Elizabeth had a strong faith in God and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Radford, VA and Community Christian Fellowship in Garden Valley, TX.

A memorial service will be held at Community Christian Fellowship, 15704, Hwy 110 N, TX, Saturday, March 15th at 2:00 pm. A family and friends service will be held June 14, 2pm at the Wilkinson Cemetery in Hillsville, VA, beside Oshiar. The family welcomes donations to honor Elizabeth at Community Christian Fellowship at HonoringELIZABETH.ccflindale.org.