Grace Howell Veal

Mrs. Grace Howell Veal, 91, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. A native of Elbert County, Mrs. Veal was the daughter of the late Thomas J. Howell, Jr. and Ada Brown Howell.She worked throughout her career as a secretary for the Elbert County Board of Education. She was the wife ofthe late Connally Hammond Veal.Mrs. Veal was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Elberton, and had served faithfully as the treasurer of The Friendship Sunday School Class, and also as a member of The Women’s Missionary Union there. Survivors include her son, Connally Veal, Jr. of Bowman; and grandchildren, Candice Veal of Winterville, and Trey Veal, of Bowman.She also leaves behind a brother, Walton Howell of Elberton; a sister, Bobbie Kirkland of Winterpark, FL; and several nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Mrs. Veal’s life was held on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Elberton, with Rev. Gary Purvis officiating.A time of visitation began at 1:00 p.m. just prior to the service.Interment followed in Elmhurst Cemetery. Flowers will be graciously accepted, or memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 132 Heard St., Elberton, GA 30635. Arrangements for Mrs. Grace Howell Veal were in the care of Hicks Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Elberton.