Elizabeth (Brewton) Howell
April 8, 1953 – May 25, 2026
Elizabeth Dianne (Brewton) Howell, age 73 of Jonesboro, Louisiana, ascended to her Heavenly home when she heard her name called on Monday, May 25, 2026. Liz was born to the blessed union of George and Alpha (Higgs) Brewton on Wednesday, April 8, 1953 in Winnfield, Louisiana.
She was known as the “Cake Lady” and she was the proud owner and baker of Specialty Baking for 49 years. Her cakes were all unique and of her own design and blessed many celebrations, weddings and events of all types throughout the years.
Liz loved to get in her car and take road trips, especially to see Kenny Rogers in concert. She was a huge fan of Kenny’s and made good friends with him and his band. Liz has attended more than 100 shows and usually ended up visiting with members on their tour bus. She loved to treat them with her famous homemade fried pies.
Liz never met a stranger and if you knew her, you loved her. She loved meeting people and making new friends everywhere she went. She enjoyed getting together for luncheons with the ladies on Arbin Culpepper Road and looked forward to their visits. Liz was a member of Antioch Community Church in and she loved her church family.
She also was proud of her family and a mother that loved her children dearly and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was so proud of each and everyone of them and quick to tell anyone that would listen. Liz touched many lives during her lifetime and will be missed by all that knew her.
Those left to cherish her memory is her husband, Marshal Ray Howell; children, Kellie Noel (Howell) Bordelon and Marcus, Seth Howell; grandchildren, Lathan Rudd, Austin Tyler McNeal, MaKennie Rudd, Brylee Rae Howell; great grandchildren, Ayden Tyler McNeal, Kolden Hayes McNeal, Emma Mae Cooper, Ryder James McNeal; step-grandchildren, Melissa Johnson, Dylan Johnson, Kaylee Johnson, Luke Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Marsheilia Ranea (Howell) Shuler; grandchildren, Tristan and Annalise Howell; father, George Matthews Brewton; mother, Alpha Lavenia (Higgs) Brewton; sister, Georgia Ann Brewton.
Funeral services were held on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Antioch Community Church in Brewtons Mill, Louisiana with Reverends Hayward Hossler, Lance Huckaby and Mike Howell officiating. Burial followed in Hurricane Creek Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.
Serving the family as pallbearers was Marcus Bordelon, Matt Jordan, David Frieu, David Schuler and Kenny Martin.
Janice Ruth Meylian
June 28, 1946 – May 26, 2026
Ms. Janice Ruth Meylian was born on June 28, 1946, and peacefully entered into eternal rest on May 26, 2026.
Janice was a devoted mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord. She lived her life with kindness, compassion, and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren, whom she absolutely adored. Whether through her loving words, gentle spirit, or caring heart, Janice touched the lives of everyone who knew her.
She dedicated her life to serving Jesus and was a shining example of faith, love, and grace. Her family will forever cherish the memories of her laughter, wisdom, prayers, and unconditional love.
Those left to honor and cherish her memory include her daughter, Jeannie McBride and husband Stephen; her son, Daniel Meylian and fiancé Tashia; and her treasured grandchildren, Emily McBride Booth and husband Austin, Elijah McBride and wife Graci, Kara Meylian, Hunter Meylian, and Abigail Lemons.
Though she will be deeply missed, her family finds comfort in knowing she is now resting peacefully in the presence of her Savior, whom she faithfully served throughout her life.
Her love, faith, and legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
The Life Celebration Service was held on Friday, May 29th, at the Paradise Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro, LA. Interment followed at Antioch Cemetery in Quitman, LA, under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home.