Louise A. Harrell |
| Posted 2009-12-13 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Friday, January 10, 2003 Louise A. Harrell, 82, went home to be with her Blessed Savior on January 7, 2003. She was born in Newport, Arkansas, September 6, 1920. She is survived by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 62 years, William S. Harrell. They raised a family of four children, Bill Harrell and Shawn Harrell of Phoenix, Az., Margaret Wills and Betsy Hedinger of Ft. Smith, Arkansas and her devoted and loving daughter-in-law, Jackie Harrell. She is survived by her sister Nina Ward of Crown Point, Ind. and Thomas Doyle of Wichita, Ks. She leaves a legacy of eleven grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. During WWII she was one of the country's first data processors at Boeing Aircraft in Seattle, Wa. She will be remembered for her keen mind, love of her Lord, and her service to other. She was a charter member of the First Evangelical Free Church of Phoenix. Her life is summed up in a poem by her grandson, Shawn Wills. Granny's Whispers, When I was a child I remember wise whispers, or maybe . . . it was so long ago that they were simply spoken words. Faint in memory, but clear in meaning. Granny these are the whispers I remember: "Do right" "Work hard" "Serve others" When the words were not spoken they were pronounced through examples. Lessons that still follow your children's children and beyond. The soul of a Godly woman -shaping and molding generations. Granny these are the whispers I remember: "Remember who you are" "Trust God" "Serve Others" Granny, here is my whisper to you, Thank you, Your Grandson Funeral services for Louise A. Harrell will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2003 at Jesus First Church, 498 West Missouri Ave. Phoenix, Az. Arrangements by Messinger Indian School Mortuary. Courtesy of Pat Wilson. |
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