Mary G. Howard

Mary G. Howard

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Mary Gowan Howard, 83, widow of Perry Otis Howard, died Nov. 19, 2015 at her home.

A native of Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late Troy Franklin and Clytie Bell Bridwell Gowan, a homemaker and member of El Bethel Baptist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Pamela H. Bowling and her husband, Rev. Robert Bowling of Easley and Wanda H. Thomason of Greer; one sister, Pat Gowan McDonald of Sumter; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday at The Wood Mortuary, conducted by Rev. Joe Seay.  Burial followed in Mountain View Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Mark Long, Brad Shoaf, Ronnie Kelley, Butch Garrett, Michael Rice and Collin Downs.

Visitation was held 12:30-1:45 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary prior to the service.

The family is at the home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to El Bethel Baptist Church, 313 Jones Avenue, Greer, SC 29650.

Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.

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