Sharon Howell (Portrait)

Sharon Howell

Sharon Howell is a retired IT executive with many years experience helping others find their ancestors and record family memories. In addition to pursuing her own research she has taught numerous family history classes, prepared instructional materials on family history topics and served as co-director of a FamilySearch Center with her husband. She lives in Virginia, and loves making memories with her 3 sons, her daughters-in-law, and her 12 grandchildren.

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