Adele C. Howells
American Mormon leader (1886–1951) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Adele Morris Cannon Howells (January 11, 1886 – April 14, 1951) was the fourth Primary general president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1943 until her death of rheumatic heart disease. She contributed to The Children's Friend magazine, as well as the fundraising for the Children's Primary Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Quick Facts 4th General President of the Primary, Called by ...
Adele C. Howells | |
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4th General President of the Primary | |
1943 – April 14, 1951 (1951-04-14) | |
Called by | Heber J. Grant |
Predecessor | May Green Hinckley |
Successor | LaVern W. Parmley |
Reason | Death of Hinckley |
First Counselor in the general presidency of the Primary | |
1940 – 1943 | |
Called by | May Green Hinckley |
Predecessor | Isabelle S. Ross |
Successor | LaVern W. Parmley |
Personal details | |
Born | Adele Morris Cannon (1886-01-11)January 11, 1886 Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, U.S. |
Died | April 14, 1951(1951-04-14) (aged 65) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park 34.125°N 118.252°W / 34.125; -118.252 (Forest Lawn Memorial Park) |
Notable works | Editor of The Children's Friend |
Spouse(s) | David P. Howells |
Parents | George M. Cannon Adelaide Morris |
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