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Sara Clementine Howell (Gover)
Sara Clementine Howell (Gover)
The Pawnee Nation Flag is lowered for the passing of Skidi Tribal Member, Sara Clementine Howell (Gover). Pahuhkirikskat Tiwari “Walks in the moonlight” was born May 12, 1949, and returned to the stars on October 26, 2025. Arrangements are being made with Poteet Funeral & Cremation Services in Pawnee, OK 74058.
Services will be as followed at the Pawnee Nation Ceremonial Roundhouse:
Tonight October 27th
Viewing and Visitation after 4pm
Tuesday October 28th
Wake Services 7pm
Wednesday October 29th
Funeral Services 10am
Officiated by Rev. Duane Pratt
Mourners Feast officiated by Jr. Pratt
Our condolences and prayers go out to the Gover & Howell Family, may Ati’as Tirawâhat kistîwata irîrakikat (Father in Heaven watch over the ones that mourn/cry).
Sara Clementine Howell, 76, of Pawnee, Oklahoma, journeyed to the stars while surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Pahuhkirikskat Tiwari, Walks in the Moonlight, lived her life as beautifully as she was named.
Sara Clementine was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma in 1949 to Phillip Gover and Reva Lenore Patterson. Sara Clementine graduated from Chinle High School, Arizona in 1968 and then attended Haskell Indian Nations University. She returned to Pawnee to work for the Indian Health Service as an executive billing administrator for many years, retiring in 2015.
Sara Clementine met her perfect match in William Howell. Each with their biting wit and humorous banter will be fondly remembered. Excited to start their new lives together, the two were married on March 22, 1980.
Sara Clementine and William could often be found on the various sports fields and gyms throughout Oklahoma and beyond supporting and encouraging their children and grandchildren. They also spent much of their time traveling and supporting various cultural events throughout Indian Country.
Sara Clementine was rooted in her Pawnee traditional ways and was known as the Auntie that showed her love and care through “gentle” reminders on how to do it right. She took great pride in supporting William’s service as wife of the head chief, kuska haru ceremony, and the Pawnee Indian Veterans Association. She was a fixture at Pawnee Homecoming where she would care for family and friends with her mussy corn soup, William’s fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs, prayer and was quick to welcome all who came to visit the Howell family camp. She endeavored to follow the kuska haru teachings ensuring a properly run camp at all times. She stood by William’s side while he served as head chief and in the many leadership roles.
Even as her health waned her love for family, culture and an opportunity to tease never ceased.
Sara Clementine was preceded in death by her parents Phillip and Reva Gover of Pawnee, Oklahoma, her husband, William “Bill” Howell, and siblings Pauline Cox, Bill Gover, Sandra St. Clair, Phillip “Chief” Gover II, Garry Gover, and is survived by siblings Phyllis Morales, George “Butch” Gover, and Charles Gover; Son, Douglas Gover-Miller; Daughters, Angela Reid, Lisa Howell, Angel Riding In, and Reva Howell Garcia and grandchildren Sara Llamas Howell, Arianna Riding In, Jaslene Garcia Howell, Yessenia Garcia Howell, Nathanial Riding In, Vivianna Riding In, Lillianna Riding In, Annesa Davis, Aaron Gover, Aubrey Gover, Jaylene Good Fox, Jolene Gover-Miller, Becky Howell, William Wade Howell, Brandon J. Galvan, Bradley J. Galvan, Ethan W. Galvan, Emma C. Galvan and many auntie, nieces, nephews, grandkids and great grandkids.
A prayer service is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28th at the Pawnee Ceremonial Roundhouse starting at 7 pm. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 29th at 10 am at the Pawnee Ceremonial Roundhouse, followed by a gravesite service at the Pawnee Indian North Cemetery returning to the Roundhouse for a traditional Mourners Feast.
Pallbearers
David L. Gover
Phillip H. Gover III
Rogelio Garcia Cruz
Jason James
Lance Leading Fox
Darwin “Sonny” St. Clair Jr.
Honorary Pallbearers
Sara Llamas Howell
Arianna Riding In
Jaslene Garcia Howell
Yessenia Garcia Howell
Nathanial Riding In