Luella May Howarth

Luella May Howarth, age 90, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma passed on to eternity on August 31, 2024 after a long struggle with dementia. She will be greatly missed. Luella was born to Guy Anthony Sexton and Esther May (Beiter) Sexton in Independence, Kansas on December 13, 1933. She attended Dewey High School and married the love of her life, Harry Howarth, on October 7, 1949. They raised their family in Bartlesville, Oklahoma where Luella lived until her death and both of their daughters still reside. Luella had a career at the Washington County Government Employees Credit Union where she worked as manager until her retirement. Harry and Luella were married for 57 years until he preceded her in death in 2007. As a young woman, Luella was an accomplished seamstress and Girl Scout leader. Throughout her life, she enjoyed bird-watching, sewing, cooking, community events, and volunteerism. In retirement, she and Harry enjoyed traveling, spending time with their children and grandchildren, and driving disabled veterans to receive medical care for the Disabled American Veterans organization. Luella and Harry were active members of the church of Christ. Luella had an ornery streak, a sarcastic sense of humor, and eyes that sparkled when she got her “giggle box upset.” She was not shy about explaining the “right” way to do things, which was her way! She had a strong sense of justice, and strove to instill enduring morals and values in her family–a legacy that will continue for years to come. Luella is survived by her brother, Harold Eugene Parks and wife, Karen, of Dewey; three sisters, Phyllis Parks Rigdon of Bartlesville, Linda Parks Selby and husband, Mike, of Copan, and Guyana Sexton Priestley of Athens, Texas; two daughters, Susan Brooks and husband, Jim, of Bartlesville, and Nancy Carr of Bartlesville; two grandchildren, Ken Carr and wife, Amanda, of Moore, and Karalee Sitnik and husband, Geoffrey, of Georgetown, Texas; as well as her great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy Sexton and Esther Parks; her husband, William Henry “Harry” Howarth; her brother, James William Parks; her sister, Dorothy Sexton Beals; her son, Bill Stewart; and her grandsons, Ryan Patrick Terry and Brett Austin Terry. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 6th at 10:00 am at Adams Boulevard Church of Christ in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Viewing will be from 9:00-5:00 at Stumpff Funeral Home on Thursday, September 5th. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Harbor Children's Home or Disabled American Veterans in honor of Mrs. Howarth.

Luella May Howarth

December 13, 1933 - August 31, 2024