Edna Mae (Maynard) Howell

Edna Mae Howell, age 89, of Pilgrim, KY, passed away April 7, 2026, at Jordan Healthcare Rehabilitation in Louisa, KY. She was born on September 28, 1936, to the late Clay Maynard and Laura Harmon Maynard. In addition to her parents, Edna was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Dennie Howell, three brothers, Howard Maynard, Clay Maynard, Homer Maynard, four sisters, Louise Kilgore, Fannie Jude, Barb Whitman, and Nola Antle.

Edna is survived by two sons, Donnie (Paula) Howell of Coldwater, KY and Michael (Susie) Howell of Chapmanville, WV, one daughter, Carolyn (Dewey) Delong of Pilgrim, KY, one sister, Columbia Kilgore of Jacksonville, FL, four grandchildren, Steven Howell, Olivia Howell, Ethan Delong (Ashley), Michaela Trent (Brian), four great grandchildren, Harper Howell, Jace Howell, Nora Delong, Scarlett Delong, and a very special niece Sheila Chafin.

Edna was blessed with excellent caregivers, Debbie Small, Kathy Endicott, Cora Stanley, Linda Preece, and Heather Cooper. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Jordan Center and the staff of the Fresenius Dialysis Center for their compassionate care.

Edna’s biggest joys in life were her family, church and cooking. She was a member of Union United Baptist Church of Emily Creek.

Edna will be sadly missed by all who knew her and loved her.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 3PM in the Chapel of Crum Funeral Home with Terry Harmon officiating. Burial will follow in the Howell Family Cemetery, Pilgrim, KY. Friends may visit the funeral home on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 6 PM to 9 PM. Arrangements are under the direction of Crum Funeral Home in Inez, KY.

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