Hilda Gray Howell Beal
February 18, 1930 - January 30, 2020
Hilda Gray Howell Beal, 89, of Cary, died peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2020. She was born in Apex on February 18, 1930 to Henry Howell and Alline Siler Howell. She was a devoted and beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend. Hilda was predeceased by her parents, her husband, James Hersal Beal, and five brothers, Robert, Thurman, Sherwood, Dalton, Sterling, and one sister Hazel Reams. Surviving are two sons, Duane (Betsy) and David Beal; two granddaughters, Megan Carmona (Justin) Melissa Mallard (James); two great grandchildren, Mya Grace Mallard and Silas Carmona. Hilda loved growing flowers and making arrangments and weddings for family and friends. She was a graduate of Apex High School and attended Rex Hospital Nursing School. Hilda retired from Wake Med Cary Hospital with 16 years of service. She loved all types of sports especially ACC college basketball. A Celebration of her life will be 11:00 am Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Salem Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salem Baptist Church, 1821 N. Salem Church Rd, Apex, NC 27523.
Hilda Gray Howell Beal, 89, of Cary, died peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2020. She was born in Apex on February 18, 1930 to Henry Howell and Alline Siler Howell. She was a devoted and beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend. Hilda... View Obituary & Service Information