Through the Forest Funeral Program

A Celebration of Life Judith HowellSunrise: May 12th, 1939 - Sunset: June 24th, 2012

Order of Service Prelude and Opening Music Welcome and Prayer - Reverand John Fizhume Oh! When the Saints Personal Memories - David and Kevin Smith Message - Reverand John Fizhume Thoughts from the Family Reflections - John Brown Memories or Stories (Open to all - Three Min.) Prayers for the Family Amazing Grace - Congregation Committal and Blessing Closing Prayer - Reverand John Fizhume Closing Music

Judith Howell Judith passed away on April 3rd at St. Mary's Hospital inRichmond VA after a long illness. She was born on February 25,1939, to James and Agnes Fitzgerald. Judith graduated LoudounCounty High School in 1957 and worked as a Vice- President forLoudoun Milk Transportation for over 20 years. She served in the Virginia National Guard in the mid 1960's. Judith is survived by her husband, Monty of 38 years, and sonsDavid and Kevin. She is also survived by her three sisters NancyGray, Mable Tiffany, and Peggy Blankenship, one brother Ernest,one grand daughter Serenity Goodin, and several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her father, mother and one brother, Robert. I’m Free Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free I’m following the path God has laid you see. I took His hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee God wanted me now; He set me free.

Isaiah 41:10, 13 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. Herestoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of theshadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod andthy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Acknowledgments The hearts of the family of Judith have been lifted and our burden lightened by the many expressions of love shown to us during thistime of bereavement. Your comforting phone calls, quiet visits, food for sustenance, attendance at this service and especially your prayers are greatly appreciated. - The Family