Imogene Rose Sirk Howell, 90, of Shinnston, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. She was born on December 10, 1935, a daughter of the late Clayton “Rex” and Blanch (Wood) Sirk.
Imogene is survived by her children: Alvin Howell Jr. and wife Karen of Clarksburg, David Rex Howell and wife Kim of Shinnston, and Kathleen Howell of Shinnston; grandchildren: Christina Dunn and Jenna Rae Howell; and sisters-in-law: Jeanie Sirk of Florida and Judy Sirk of Clarksburg.
In addition to her parents, Imogene was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Howell, who passed away on July 27, 1992; a granddaughter, Staci Armfield; and siblings: Edith Ross, Lewis Sirk, Johnny Sirk, Kenny Sirk, Eugene Sirk, and Joan (Sirk) Wilt.
Imogene worked for the Union Carbide Employees Credit Union for seven years. She then worked for Union Carbide where she was a shipping clerk and supervisor for over ten years. She loved to crochet blankets and butterflies and loved roses. Imogene also loved to bake, especially cookies, bread, and cinnamon rolls. She was a proud twenty-five year survivor of cancer.
Friends will be received at Perine Funeral Home on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 2-6 p.m.. Cremation services will follow with a burial at a later date. Online memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.PerineFunerals.com. The Perine Funeral Home is honored to serve the Howell Family.