Michelle Y. “Shell” LaFon Howett
November 10, 1962 - June 9, 2026
Michelle Y. “Shell” LaFon Howett, age 63, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Born in Wilmington, DE, on November 10, 1962, she was a daughter of the late Aaron L. and Joyce Ann (Goodman) LaFon. Shell was a spirited graduate of William Penn High School with the class of 1980. She dedicated her life to caring for her family as a homemaker.
Shell had a passion for caring for all types of animals. In her spare time, she was an avid iPad gamer and music enthusiast, a passion that was passed down by her Daddy. Shell loved her family and treasured the time she spent with them, especially those from the beautiful mountains of West Virginia and the peaceful shores of Virginia Beach.
Shell is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Norman L. “Butch” Howett III; children, Aaron D. Curtis (Kristy), Elizabeth J. Weale Howett, Kimberly A. Lopez (Myron), and Stacey L. Witcher (Bryan); siblings, LeeAnn Cappiello (John) and Russell LaFon (Julie); grandchildren, Dalton, Fermin, Brittnie, and Tyler; and many nieces and nephews. Shell was also survived by her best friend of over 40 years, Tracy Lewis.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:30 am until 11 am on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Shell’s memory to Faithful Friends, 165 Airport Road, New Castle, DE 19720 or online by clicking here.
Tim Brown
Very sorry for such a loss…
Brianna clark
Sorry for the loss she will be missed dearly
Damien August
Sad news 😔
Rest easy.
My condolences,
Family🥺
Bob King
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family! 🙏
Lisa morris
My sincere condolences to the family. She will never be forgotten. We all shared so many memories. RIP cousin 💕🙏
Troy Coyne
So sorry for your loss
Janet & Ed Hughart
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. We were her neighbors next door. She was a very caring person and surely loved her animals…
Brian Keskemety
I am so sorry for your loss
Haven’t seen her since high school but she sticks in my mind.
Prayers and thoughts coming your way
Mary Goebel
Leeann ,
I’m very sorry to hear of your sister’s passing. I know what it feels like to lose a sister. It’s very
Hard to lose a sibling. They’ve known everything about you. I send you prayers and my condolences. Love, Mary
Dolly morris
My condolences to Butch &all her family. she was a beautiful person and will be missed by so many my prayers are with you all.love Dolly
Teresa
Michelle was such a beautiful soul. We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Teresa and Ray York
Jim Piovoso
So sorry to hear the news. Prayers coming your way.
Bettie Williams
It was my pleasure to get to know her by coming to our EHS reunions. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Rich and Dottie Farmer
We were so saddened to hear of Michelle’s passing. What a wonderful person she was and such a good friend. Our families go way back through our days at Asbury Church and our lives in the Colonial community. In so many ways, Michelle was her Momma!!! We wish we could be there for you all but will be there in spirit and in prayer. Sending our love to you all.
Janice Knox
Such a sad moment when she left this earth because she had the most beautiful smile and will be missed by many of us!!! Please be at Eternal Peace Michelle and no more pain!!❤️🙏🏻
Rebecca Panichelli
Sending love, prayers and sincere condolences to Butch, Elizabeth and your entire family. Michelle was a wonderful neighbor to my in laws Pat and Charlie and along with Butch did many kind, loving and helpful things for them. Rest in peace Michelle.
Vincent & Loismarie Lavorante
Dear Butch and family, We’re so sorry about Michelle’s passing. Our love deepest sympathies, love prayers and condolences go out to you and all family and friends. Love you
Leslie
So sorry for your loss.
Michelle was a beautiful lady❤️
Rest in Peace
Kimberly sapp
I just want to say you will be missed by everyone who knew you, thank you Michelle for being a wonderful mother to our daughter. To the family im so deeply sorry for your loss.
Leigh Scatasti (Colatriano)
To Shell’s entire family,
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
May knowing others care help you get through this difficult time.
Blessings to all
Leigh
Lenny Balbach
Sorry for your loss, I knew her from high school
Karen Johnstone
Butch sad for the loss of a beautiful lady I have great memories that will be in my heart forever.