Carrol Howery (nee Holmes), age 78, died on her birthday, March 15th, 2024 after a brief illness.

Carrol was born in Camden, New Jersey into a large family, being the youngest of eight children. She grew up in Gloucester City where she met the love of her life in high school, Vernon Howery with whom she raised two sons as a homemaker. She later resided in Deptford, Brooklawn, and Runnemede, however Gloucester City was always "home".

Carrol is now reunited with her husband of 60 years, Vernon, who passed away just nine months ago; and with her son Richard, from whose loss she never truly recovered. She is survived by her son Vernon (Julie) and her sister Ruth "Sissy" Maull. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Vernon (Heather), James (Kate), and Dana; her great-grandchildren Connor, Emilee, and Vera; her loving niece Patty Moats and Nephew Tommy Holmes, and many other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers Henry, Joseph, Tommy, and Donald, and her sisters Mary Ann and Joan.

Carrol was well known as a funny, social and caring person that would also not take gruff from anyone. If she had the means, she would give you anything you may need including "telling you how it is". Yet as tough of a cookie as she was, she would never hesitate to tell you how beautiful you were or how much she loved you. What you saw is what you got with Carrol - a truly genuine, fun-loving, spit-fire of a woman. She could often be found with her friends at the VFW or American Legion, where she was loved by many, and she loved them all as well.

There will be a viewing from 10:00am until 12:00pm on Wednesday, March 20 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral service 12-noon at the funeral home. Interment at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Sewell.

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