Elizabeth Hannah Jones was also from Brynamman. She and Rees were childhood friends. Elizabeth became born again during the Welsh Revivals. She became part of the ministry and intercessory work in the village along side Rees. Eventually she and Rees would marry and Elizabeth would dedicate her life to serving the Lord along side her husband. Elizabeth would make the same financial sacrifices as Rees was called to make by the Spirit. Elizabeth gave birth to a son, named Samuel, just before they received the call into the mission field. The Lord asked Elizabeth and Rees to put no one before the Lord, not even their son. Therefore, the Howells would leave Samuel with relatives to answer the call to the mission field in Africa. Elizabeth remained a faithful wife and supporter of Rees while they led revivals in Africa for six years.