Helen Andrews Howerton

Helen A. Howerton, 85, of Colonial Heights, Virginia peacefully passed away at her home on July 5, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Irving D. and Geneva Andrews and was the widow of Thomas E. Howerton. Helen is survived by her three sons, Thomas Barton Howerton and his wife, Lisa of Chesterfield County, Steven Brian Howerton of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Scott Andrews Howerton and his wife, Kimberly of Lyndhurst, Virginia. She is also survived by three grandsons, Brian S. Howerton and his wife, Bonnie, Michael E. Howerton and Hunter A. Howerton. Helen was involved in many organizations in the City of Petersburg. She was an active member of Christ and Grace Episcopal Church and was very passionate about helping others. She lived life to the fullest and enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She was well known, in the legal field, in the Tri-City area where she was employed by the City of Petersburg for over 50 years, and retired from the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office where she served as an Administrative Assistant. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morris and Son Funeral Home. A Funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Christ and Grace Episcopal Church, Petersburg, Virginia with the Reverend Gini G. DiStanislao officiating. Interment will follow in Blandford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Christ and Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 S. Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA 23805 or to Crater Hospice, 3916 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia 23805. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmoriss.com