Krysta Howell

Thank you to all of our relatives, friends and members of the community (some we've never met) for all of the prayers, love and support, both emotional and financial. You have shared so generously with us over these very difficult weeks. Please keep us in your prayers as we continue to grieve and heal! Mark and Angel HOWELL - Krysta S. Howell, aged 15, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012. Funeral services will be held 11:00AM Friday, May 25, 2012 at Resurrection Life Church, 5100 Ivanrest SW, Grandville. Krysta was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charles & Geraldine Howell, Betty Garcia, Jay Hatch and Royal Ross; uncle, Kevin Sullivan; and aunt, Becky Garcia. She is survived by her parents, Mark and Angel Howell; her brother, Timothy Howell (Chuck Collins); grandparents, David Garcia and Susan Hatch; aunts and uncles, Betty Lou Garcia, Lorraine (Tobias) Rodriguez, David Garcia, Matilda Garcia, Kevin Hatch, Matt (Jenny) Hatch, Brian Hatch, Colleen (Joe) Bristol, Kevin (Cindy) Sullivan, Sherri (Clancy) Gibbs, Rob (Kat) Howell and Charles (Laurie) Mercer; cousins, Enjoli Garcia, Amber, Brittnie and Aaron Rodriguez, Casey Garcia, Ethan Hatch, Christian, Maddie, Katie Hatch, Kelly Howell, Matt Bristol, Sara Acala, Jay Fry, Amanda, Jason, Ashley, Charlene and Shelby Gibbs, Kyaira, Katelyn and Autumn Howell. Krysta is also survived by close friends too numerous to mention. Krysta was involved in cheerleading, volleyball, softball, dance, soccer and cross country. She also enjoyed hanging out with friends, singing, shopping, make-up and arts and crafts. She was very talented and was always laughing and smiling. Her family will greet relatives and friends Thursday from 6 to 8PM at the Ronan-Vanderpool-Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 3131 S. Division Ave., and one hour prior to the service at church. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the funeral home to offset expenses. For a complete obituary and to sign the family's online guest book visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Krysta Howell please visit our Sympathy Store.