Mary Howze

Mary E. Howze, affectionately known as Norie, was born in Washington, D.C. and attended elementary, junior high and high school there. She retired from the Office of the Surgeon General of the Army, having earned numerous commendations. She remained active in church work and enjoyed particularly bowling and fellowship with friends. Mary Howze died on June 3rd, 2009 after a valiant struggle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Chester Howze, she is survived by two sisters, Mildren Hale, wife of Thomas Hale, and Alice McCall, wife of the late William McCall; her daughter, Joyce Barony and husband Shawn of Lusby, MD, four grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a host of devoted friends. Funeral Services and burial will be private. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to theFirst Baptist Church of Camp Springs, 6936 Allentown Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748.