Mrs. Berna JoAnn Blevins Howell age 62, of Crumpler, NC died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Mrs. Howell was born May 17, 1949 in Ashe County, to Ulas and Alma Lambert Blevins. Mrs. Howell loved working in her garden. Funeral services will be private. Mrs. Howell is survived by: Her husband, Roger Howell 1 Son, Randy Howell and wife Amy of Crumpler 1 Brother, David Blevins of Crumpler 1 Sister, Brenda Hammer of Crumpler 2 Granddaughters: Anna Wyatt & April Pittman & several nieces and nephews. The family respectfully requests no food or flowers please, memorials may be made to: American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website, www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Howell's arrangements.