In Memory
Nola Jane (Deal) Howell
September 3, 1947 ~ August 21, 2025 (age 77)
Mrs. Nola Jane Howell of Mishawaka, Indiana, departed this earthly life on August 21, 2025 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Indiana. Born on September 3, 1947 in Washington, Indiana to the union of Leslie A. and Barbara (Umbles) Ann Deal. Nola attended Harrison Elementary school and graduated from Washington High School in 1967.
Nola Jane Deal and Charles Price were married in 1969 and from that union her only child, Tonya L. Price, was born. Nola dedicated her life to Jesus Christ at Olivet A.M.E. Church, she then became a member of New Testament M.B. Church under the leadership of Pastor Allen Gary and she was a founding member of New Jerusalem M.B. Church under the leadership of Pastor James Minor.
In the early 80’s Nola and her mom embarked on a missionary trip to the Holy Land with Pastor Sylvester Williams and his late wife Wanda Williams.
Nola was very active doing things: going to her jobs, cooking and traveling for many years. She enjoyed shopping, her favorite places to shop being Martin’s and Meijer.
Nola was a great cook, people enjoyed eating her homemade potato salad, mac’ n cheese, spaghetti with meatballs, fried catfish and chocolate chip cookies.
Good memories of my Mother…Mrs. Nola Jane Howell was full of life. My mother liked her Bar-B-Que Ribs her chicken wings and her sweet potato pie.
Mom liked to dress up and get her hair done by her beauty operators Joy Carpenter and Evette Wade.
Nola was employed as a cleaner with the South Bend County-City Building for 20 plus years officially retiring in November 2023, St Joseph Hospital for 35 years and Memorial Hospital for oven ten years.
She was always a hard worker putting others before herself.
Her favorite scripture is Proverbs 31 “Virtuous Woman”
Nola was preceded in death by her parents Leslie and Barbara Deal, maternal grandparents Thomas Jefferson and Nola (Jewel) Umbles. Paternal grandparents James and Georgia Deal. Along with her parents and grandparents, she was preceded in death by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
She is survived by her daughter Tonya L. Price ( fiancé Gregory Lloyd) of South Bend. Twin sister Mrs. Betty Ann Reeves of South Bend. Sisters Mrs. Cynthia (William) Crockerham of Flint, Mi.
Mrs. Carlett (James) Booth of Indianapolis, In. Nieces Shreerita (Douglas) Jackson of South Bend, Banita Booth of Indianapolis, In. Great nieces Savannah (Solfils) Telfort, Indianapolis, In; Daphne Reeves of Cincinnati, Ohio. Amelia Edwards of Jessup, Md. Special great niece Kendall Booth-Maitland. Nephews Marco ( Camille) Edwards of Jessup, Md.
Walter Crockerham of Flint, Mi; Great nephews Anthony (Emily) Halbert Jr. of Indianapolis, In; DeMarco Edwards of Jessup, Md.
Special Cousins:
Deborah Wills of Westland, Mi and Diane Williams of Canton, Mi.
Jason Williams of Canton, Mi
Carolyn ( Paul deceased) Lewis of Hammond, In.
Billy (Nana) Ramey and Shannon (Helen) Ramey of Bloomington, In.
Aaron (Certrise) Ramey Sr. of Elkhart, In.
Karen Deal of Compton, California.
An aunt Carolyn (James deceased) Deal of Compton, California.
Special Friends:
Robert and Joy Henry
Joy Carpenter, Evette Wade
Mary Jenkins, Darlene Lucas.
She is also survived by her family and friends.
REMEMBER ME
Speak of me as you have always done.
Remember the good times, laughter, and fun.
Share the happy memories we’ve made.
Do not let them wither or fade.
I’ll be with you in the summer’s sun and when the
Winter’s chill has come.
I’ll be the voice that whispers in the breeze.
I’m peaceful now, put your mind at ease .
I’ve rested my eyes and gone to sleep, but memories we’ve shared are yours to keep. Sometimes our final days may be a test, but remember me when I was at my best.
Although things may not be the same, don’t be afraid to use my name. Let your sorrow last for just a while.
Comfort each other and try to smile. I’ve lived a life filled with joy and fun.
Live on now, make me proud of what you’ll become.
8/30/2025 djb
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