Jane Howerton

Jane Susan Howerton, 88, of Kannapolis, NC, formerly of Decatur, passed away peacefully at her grandson’s home in North Carolina. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Maranatha Assembly of God. Visitation will be 6:00 -8:00 PM, Wednesday, May 19 at Maranatha and 10:00-11:00 AM, Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park. Memorials in Sue’s honor may be made to Maranatha Assembly of God, 555 W Imboden Drive, Decatur, IL 62521. Sue was born February 2, 1933 in Chicago, the daughter of Bill and Grace (Foale) Armstrong. She married Rev. Ronald D. Howerton on April 29, 1950 in Blue Mound, IL. Sue loved people and enjoyed serving in ministry at Maranatha alongside her husband throughout their marriage. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Rev. Ronald D. Howerton; daughter, Deborah Howerton-Willis and husband Terry of San Antonio, TX; daughter-in-law, Lana Howerton; grandchildren: Johathan M. Kelm and wife Anna of Kannapolis, NC, Cassandra E. Stark and husband Robert of Fort Mill, SC, Nathan A. Kelm of San Anontio, TX, Bruce A Helix and wife Shannon of La Vernia, TX, and Candace Grace and husband, Ryan; great-grandchildren: Lisa, Robert and wife Kelly, Christopher and wife Naomi, Jesse and wife Daphne, and Shane; Nathaneal, Aaron, David, Logan, Jaxson, Ella, Faith, Hope, and Love; great-great-grandchildren: Aliiya, Mason, Isaac, Makenzie, Kathryn, Christopher, Cameron, Kaydence, and many cousins. Sue was preceded in death by her parents; sister: Marjorie A. Armstrong; son, Michael D. Howerton and grandson, Michael D. Howerton.