Melva Suzanne Howell, age 74 of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center. She was born on February 21, 1949, in Bumpas Cove, TN, the daughter of the late Preas and Mary (Starnes) Street.
Melva moved to Dayton in 2018 from Knoxville. She was a homemaker, enjoyed interior decorating, and was of the Baptist faith.
Melva is survived by her husband of 29 years, Michael Howell of Dayton; her two daughters, Beth Ann (Chris) Dykes of Bluff City, TN, and Laura Street of Johnson City, TN; her three grandchildren, Casandra Townsend, Carissa Dykes, and Rylie Street; her brother, Lewis (Diana) Street of Martinez, GA; and her sister, Theresa (Robert) White of Blountville, TN.
A graveside funeral service for Melva will be held at Chattanooga National Cemetery on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Bobby Harris officiating.
Please share your memories and photos of Melva on her online guest register at
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The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN.