Lana Ruth Howell

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes

202 Maple Ave., Oak Hill, Ohio 45656

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On the evening of May 12, 2025, Lana Ruth Howell, age 79, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend quietly went to her eternal reward.

She was the youngest of 11 children born to the late Nellie Watson Galliamore and Edison “Frog” Galliamore on April 29th, 1946. Lannie, as she was affectionately known, attended Blackfork schools and Union Baptist Church as a child. She lived in Blackfork until a few years after marrying Dale Howell in 1978. After that, they made their home in Oak Hill, Ohio. Lannie loved to laugh and always had a smile for everyone. She loved music and when she was young, liked to dance. And Lana loved her family.

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dale, in 2018; five brothers, William, Carlos, Leon, Melvin Galliamore, and Gerald (in infancy); four sisters; Altalena Harris, Gloria Johnson, Doris Robinson, and Beverly (in infancy).

She leaves to mourn her passing; her two children, Bruce Galliamore, and Twana (Galliamore) Fisher; eight grandchildren, Jay, Angel, Kayla, Evan, Ashley, Travis, Jenny and Lisa; one sister, Imogene Borden; many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; and her son, Bruce's girlfriend, Fawn.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, May 19th, 2025, from 1-2PM at the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home of Oak Hill. Additional calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, from 12-1PM at Union Baptist Church with a funeral service to follow at 1PM and burial after in Union Baptist Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillum.com.