Malden ~ Mary Elizabeth Howell, 78 of Malden, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at her residence in Malden, Missouri.

Mary, daughter of William and Hazel Bissell Swindle, was born on Sunday, May 23, 1943 in Lilbourn, Missouri.

Mary retired from Arvin in Dexter.

Her survivors include one daughter, Cheryl Searcy of Malden; one son, James Thurston of Kennett; six grandchildren, Terry Watson, Jimmy Watson, Xavier Dobbs, Joseph Thurston, Jamie Thurston and Beth Thurston; 13 great-grandchildren, Latashia Akridge, Cameron Thurston, Khloe Thurston, Payton Dobbs, Brayson Dobbs, Anthony Thurston, Maddie Thurston, Christopher Watson, Dreamer Watson; Amen Watson, Miguel, Marcos and Kavin; two brothers, Jimmy Swindle and William Swindle both of Louisiana.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Laura Watson; great-grandson, Remme Watson and infant sister, Margaret Ann Swindle.

Landess Funeral Home of Malden will be in charge of the arrangements.