Debra Gail Howell, 58, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013. She was born in Nash County on July 26, 1954 to the late Albert Lee Toler and Mary Elizabeth Wheeler.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Jerry Wayne Howell of Rocky Mount; two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Schnitker and husband, Kasey of Bahama, and Kimberly Dawn Harrell of Rocky Mount; three sisters, Liz Morgan of Pinetops, Pat Whisnant of Conover and Lynn Andrews of Sharpsburg; one grandson; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate Gail’s life was held April 27, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Chaplain Shirley McFarlin officiating.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.