Anna Marie Howell of Cozad, Nebraska passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at her home surrounded by family, at the age of 63. Anna was born on July 21, 1957 at Cozad Nebraska to Dr. John and Betty (Lafferty) Devine. She graduated from Cozad High School with the Class of 1975. Anna attended the College of St. Mary's in Omaha, Nebraska and obtained an Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
On September 20, 1978, Anna married Gary Howell in North Platte, Nebraska. The couple moved to Garland, Texas. Their union was blessed with four children: Erin, James, Suzy and Anthony. She worked as a Respiratory Therapist while in Texas. Anna and Gary moved back to Cozad in 1992 to take care of Anna's mother until her passing in 1998.
Anna worked at Southview Manor as the activities coordinator, in Kearney, Nebraska as a Respiratory Therapist, and in 2010 in Cozad doing Sleep Studies.
Anna enjoyed antiquing, traveling, and football, spending time with family and spoiling her grandchildren.
Anna was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Joseph Devine.
Survivors include her husband, Gary; her children, Erin (Monte) Peck of Lincoln, Nebraska, James (Dr. Daniela Gurlin) Howell of Germany, Suzy (Jarwyn) Vak of Gothenburg, Nebraska, and Anthony Howell of Wood River, Nebraska; two grandchildren, Daphne and Thaddeus Peck; step grandchildren, Ariyabelle and Stanley Vak; brothers, Frank (Sandy) Devine of Arizona and Jim Devine of Colorado; and many other relatives and extended family.
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Private family graveside services will be held at the Cozad Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad, Nebraska is assisting the family with arrangements.