Valmae Tucei Howarth

Mrs. Valmae Tucei Howarth, age 89, of Biloxi, MS, died Friday, November 1, 2013, in Biloxi. Mrs. Howarth was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She retired from First Federal Savings and Loan and was formerly employed in civil service at Keesler Air Force Base. Mrs. Howarth enjoyed sports, was a member of the Golden Age Club and the Tripoli Club and was a volunteer at her church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. "Slug" Howarth, parents, Joseph and Nancy Parillo Tucei, brother, J.B. Tucei and sisters, Lillie T. Dick and Alma T. Cook. Survivors include sons, James E. "Jimmy" (Gloria) Howarth and Robert "Bobby" (Leslie) Howarth, four grandchildren, Christine Howarth (Ken) Henderson of Naperville, IL, Jennifer Howarth (Rhett) Taylor, of Biloxi, MS, Michael Howarth of Biloxi, MS and Shelby Howarth (Bucky) Lott of Purvis, MS, four great-grandchildren, Kenny and Ally Henderson and Riana and Makenzie Taylor, brothers, Fred Tucei, of Gautier, MS, Harry Tucei of Tulsa, OK and sisters, Inez Taylor of St. Charles, MO and Claire Breal of Biloxi, MS and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, from 9:30 am ~ 11 am, with an 11 am Mass of Christian Burial, all at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Southern Memorial Park. The family would like to thank the Nursing Staff of Biloxi Regional Hospital, 5th Floor, Dr. Yashashree Bethala and Gentiva Hospice, Missy and Kristen. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.