Virginia “Ginni” Howell born 2/5/39 in Union City, NJ, passed away May 20th, 2026. She is proceeded by her husband’s Danny E. Howell and Edwin H. Medley. She was a long-time resident of Toledo, Ohio then relocating to Sarasota, FL in 1977 then later relocated to Silver Springs, FL. She worked in the legal field as a legal secretary for several years.
She is survived by her daughters, Vicki Saavedra of Trussville, AL and her son-in-law Luis G. Savvedra, Susan Medley of Silver Springs, FL ; 3 grandchildren, Joseph Anthony Lepore, Nicholas T.L. Lepore and Erica Locke in addition to 6 great grandchildren, Vittoria Lepore, Zachary Lepore, Charles Lepore, Vincent Lepore, Taggart Locke and the youngest, Barrett Locke. In addition, a surviving bother, William R. Smith of Trinity, NC . Plus, a host of nieces and nephews
She is preceded in death by her brothers: Donald D. Smith, Eugene C. Smith; half-brother Edward Bigelow and son-in-law, Robert Platt.
She had a fun-loving carefree spirit about her. A very contagious smile and always a kind woman. While she faced so many challenges both with family and health during her time on earth, her passing is a huge loss for her loved ones and has left a large hole in our hearts for eternity.