Joyce F. Howell, age 50, of Eaton, OH passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Heartland of Eaton. She was born August 30, 1961 in Dayton, OH to Virginia (Kreitzer) Howell and the late Lowell E. Howell. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her brothers Robert and Vernon Howell; and sisters Carol Howell and Sharon Jordan. She is survived by her mother Virginia Howell of Eaton, OH; son Jason Howell of Eaton, OH; brother Dale Howell of Zachary, LA; sister Marilyn Lambert of Somerville, OH; nephews Christopher D. Howell, Paul Lambert and James Lambert; niece Jody Overhultz; great nieces Katie and Grace Overhultz; and great nephew Matthew Lambert. Friends will be received from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral services at 12:00 Noon on Friday, March 2, 2012 at the Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home, Eaton, OH with Pastor Fred Hill officiating. Burial will be in Preble Memory Gardens, West Alexandria, OH. Memorial contributions may be sent to the charity of donor’s choice. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gsbfuneralhome.com