Shirley B. Howell of West Tisbury passed away peacefully, with support from her loving family, on Feb. 4, 2026, at the age of 86. 

A graveside service will be held for her at Abel’s Hill Cemetery in Chilmark on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 11 am. A reception will be held directly following the graveside service at the Howes House, located at 1042 State Road in West Tisbury, across the street from Alley’s General Store. 

A full obituary will follow..