In Memoriam: Lisa Howell

With sadness, we share that Lisa Dodson Howell, 65, passed away on November 24, 2024.

Lisa was the marketing director for Howell Hardwood Flooring for many years alongside her husband, Clay Howell. Born in Newnan, Georgia, Lisa grew up in Roswell, Georgia, where she graduated from Roswell High School in 1977. She received her B. F. A. degree in visual design from Auburn University in 1981.

Clay and Lisa enjoyed traveling to see mills all over the world through the Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association (now the Decorative Hardwood Association) and numerous NWFA Expos. She was instrumental as the family business transitioned from hardwood plywood manufacturing to engineered flooring in the late 90s and early 2000s. Her eye for design and beauty within the industry made Howell Flooring what it is today.

Clay always referred to her as his closest friend and wisest counsellor. Her children also called her one of their closest friends and strongest advocates. Her three-year battle with lung cancer was marked by grace, trust, and courage. She truly fought the good fight and finished her race very well.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Clay Howell, daughters Hayden Beale (Nelson) of Norfolk, Virginia and Melanie Elmore (Nick) of Dothan, and son Hap Howell (Sarah) of Dothan, Alabama.

Services for Lisa were held December 1, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church in Dothan. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Student Learning Services program at Providence Christian School which provides resources to students with learning or developmental disabilities, or to the Providence Christian School Fine Arts Department. View Lisaā€™s obituary and send condolences to the familyĀ here.

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