Kathaleen Roseberry Howell

Kathaleen Roseberry Howell                                                                                                                                Gastonia, North Carolina

She was a native of Gaston County, the wife of the late James Gene Howell Sr., the daughter of the late Richard and Verna Ruth Roseberry.

She was born January 11, 1935, in Gaston County. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church.

She retired from textiles. She was a very loving mother and loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with all of her heart.

She has five children, Kathy Jean Heffner (Blair), Teresa Wilson (Terry), Cecilia Darlene Howell (Bruce), Geraldine Kroell (Christian), James G. Howell Jr. (Tracy), all from Gaston County; five granddaughters, Dawn Miller, Angie Stiles, Katharin Goins, Katie Lynn, Olivia Kroell; seven great-grandsons, Robert, Eddie, Randy, James, Ramsey, Murphy, Oliver; one great-granddaughter, Lacey Rose Miller; her beloved cats, Missy and Smokey.

Kathaleen was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James Gene Howell Sr., her father and mother, Richard and Verna Ruth Roseberry; six brothers, Dub, Paul, Eugene, Johnny, Edward, Raymond; sisters, Betty Ruth, Rachel, Geraldine.

She has one surviving brother, Floyd Roseberry; two sisters, Carolyn Shubert, Patricia Roseberry.

A funeral service officiated by Pastor Justin Driver, will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024, 11:00 AM, at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 S. York Rd. Gastonia, NC 28052.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Gaston Memorial Park.

Condolences may be shared online at:  www.greenefuneral.com.