text: Shelli Howell Grant
  Okolona—Shelli Howell Grant, at the age of 61, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at her home in Okolona. Shelli was born February 2, 1961 in Escondido, California to Robert Howell and Bette Fogleman Howell Cantrell. She worked several years in Columbus as an office assistant for the Community Development Foundation. She was dearly loved by her family and will be greatly missed.
  Shelli leaves behind her sister, Staci Bridges of Tupelo; a brother, Kirk Howell and wife, Becca, of Fayetteville, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by her parents.
  While there will be no formal services, friends and family and welcome to share expressions of sympathy and fond memories at