Patia Rhea Howell

Patia Rhea Howell, age 72, of Lindale, died Thursday, September 6, 2012 in Tyler, Texas. She was born on Wednesday, July 31, 1940 to Henry and Era Rhea. She owned her own Real Estate Brokerage and was named "Business Women of the Year" for two years in a row. She also was an active member in the Kiwanis Club and the Rotary Club. She was also a member of the Grace Community Church.

She is predeceased by her parents; husband, Richard Howell Sr.; three brothers, Allen Rhea, Joe Ed Rhea, and H. W. Rhea Jr.; a sister, Bernice Rhea.

She is survived by three sons, Randy Denby and wife Judy of Flint, TX, Richard Howell Jr. and wife Kristy of Tyler, TX, and Kenneth Dade Howell of Dallas; six grandchildren, Holly Denby Barhamand, Stacey Billups, Terry Beggs, Richard Howell III, Breanna Howell, and Abigale Howell; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous friends.

Visitation for Ms. Howell will be held at Beaty Funeral Home in Mineola on Sunday, September 9, 2012 from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM. Funeral Service will be Monday, September 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Beaty Funeral Home in Mineola.