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Macel Falwell
1933 - 2015
Macel Falwell
1933 - 2015
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BORN
1933
DIED
2015
Macel Falwell Obituary
The Falwell family announced her death Thursday on social media.
Jerry Falwell Jr. confirmed his mother's death in an email Friday to The Associated Press and wrote that the family was preparing a statement.
Macel Falwell and the elder Falwell were married for 49 years. He was an early conservative cultural warrior and founder of the Moral Majority. He died in May 2007.
The Falwells had three children: Jonathan, the pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church, where his father preached for 51 years; Jeannie Savas, a surgeon; and Jerry Jr., the president of Liberty University, the private Christian university also founded by Falwell Sr.
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77 Entries
Tom Wyant
October 16, 2015
Although i never new her, I will miss her. My condolences to all the Family.
Cooper Taylor III
November 29, 2015
Macel was a very sharp lady and I will truly remember her during my Liberty Years.
Cooper E. Taylor III
Karl Noll
October 30, 2015
My deepest condolences to your family on the loss of Macel. I remember her quiet in the background manner as she played the piano, was a wife to Dr Falwell, and raised three beautiful children. Her actions spoke louder than words that she dearly loved Our Lord. May Our Lord comfort you during this time. God bless you.
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Paula Walden
October 29, 2015
In our thoughts and prayers.
Madero Family
October 28, 2015
Dear Falwell Family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your precious and beloved Mother and grandmother. We are part of the Liberty Family because we were blessed by your parent's dedication to Christian education and helping make this world a better place. We recently loss our beloved Mom and feel your pain at this time. May Our Lord and his abundant Grace bless and comfort each family member at this time of great loss; but rejoicing in the joy of your beloved Mom's great reward with your Dad in Heaven's Glory. God Bless you!
October 27, 2015
So sorry for your loss may the prayer of family and friends comfort and sustain you at this difficult time.
Patricia Mulholland
October 27, 2015
To The Falwell Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Macel passing away. She was a fine Christian lady. Years ago, when my late Mother was living, she and I would sit with Jerry and Macel at the Liberty University basketball games. We enjoyed that so much. I was a member of Thomas Road and graduated from Liberty University. May God comfort you at this difficult time. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Patricia Mulholland
Lynchburg, Va
elsie frazier
October 26, 2015
Condolences to the family..May God be with you all during this time..Hold on to your faith..Sincerely Mr and Mrs Ronald L Frazier..
Debra Campbell
October 26, 2015
To all the family we wish to extend our sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers in the loss of Macel. Her very kind and gentle spirit will be missed by all who knew her. She was an amazing life partner to her husband Jerry Sr.and now they are reunited in paradise. I will continue to lift up all the family in my prayers in the days to come and praying God will feel the void with his sweet presence, comfort and peace. Love and Prayers, The Campbell Family
Bill and Nancy Kline
October 26, 2015
We extend our prayers and condolences for the dear Falwell family. We have precious memories of ministry shared and the beautiful example of Macel and Dr. Jerry Falwell.
Mike & Kristy Middleton
October 26, 2015
Pastor Jonathan and Family:
We are so sorry that you loss your mom and she is very sweet lady. We love her to death and we know we will going to miss Macel!!! Macel don't feel no more pain and she in good home now in the HEAVEN now and be with Her husband Jerry Falwell!!! Jonathan... I know it hard for to get over with your mom and now she now with JESUS!!! I will pray for you and your family and take care and God Bless You!!!
Judy Smith
October 24, 2015
Jonathan and Shari, Jerry Jr. and Becki and Jeannie and AL . And to all of the Grandchildren I am praying for you all that God give you all peace and strength and most of all comfort. During your loss.
Stacy
October 24, 2015
Sincere condolences to family and loved ones. May the God of all comfort be with you.
RL
October 23, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the Falwell family as you face this very difficult time. How comforting to know that soon "Death will no longer rule as king." Roman 5:17
October 23, 2015
I am one of the charter members of Thomas Road Baptist Church and have known Macel for years . My thoughts and prayers are with the Falwell and the Church family. She will be missed by all but we all know the she is in Heaven with Jerry. With love Ray Simms
October 22, 2015
My sincere condolences to the Farwell family and dear friends.Please find comfort and peace knowing that God provides a guaranteed promise for something better to come.
[Acts 17:31}{Numbers 23:19}
New Jersey
Karen Ottino
October 21, 2015
To the Falwell family: May God comfort you as you go through this difficult time. We are praying for your family.
Love, The Ottino family
NS
October 21, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Falwell 's death. Please know that our loving heavenly Father assures us that he will recover our loved ones from the power of the grave. (Hosea 13:14)
R E
October 21, 2015
Her race is won!
All Glory to Christ<
Malone Family
October 20, 2015
To loose a mother and friend in death leaves a void in our lives. The original purpose for mankind was to live under perfect conditions. (Genesis 2:7) Death, sorrow and pain will end soon and Mrs. Falwell will be able to live forever on earth.
October 20, 2015
We remember Macel as a gentle spirit, wonderful musician and great pastor's wife and loving mother.
Rev. Greg & Susan Odell
LU, 1977
Alexandria, Minnesota
Rebecca Rumsmoke
October 20, 2015
Mrs. Falwell was a very special lady and loved by everyone who knew her. Please know that I share in your grief as my mother went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2015. My thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you during this sad time. God Bless You.
Wright
October 19, 2015
To the Falwell family : May the God of comfort, comfort all who knew her.As each day goes by draw joy and strength from your fond memories. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
paula geiffith
October 19, 2015
In loving memory of macel falwell may your spirit live on in our hearts
October 19, 2015
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers goes out to the Family. May she RIP.
October 19, 2015
Heaven has another angel returned may God be with the family
Jarman Family
October 19, 2015
We are praying for your family during this difficult time. Please know we are here for you. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.
Wilson Family
October 19, 2015
Our prayers are with the family. May God be a refuge and a source of strength in this time of sorrow.
J F
October 19, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
October 19, 2015
May our Heavenly Father (Ps. 83:18) comfort and strengthen the family during this time of great sorrow. Sincere condolences
Yvonne Johnson
October 18, 2015
The piano in MainStreet in honor of Mrs.Falwell was so wonderful, echoing down the hallway, like the flowing of the HolySpirit. Years ago, she sat quietly, just waiting for Pastor Jerry's glance, the signal to begin playing the piano in worship. Those two are united with their Creator now, but "we will remember" how they GlorifiedGod with their lives. PEACE to you, Falwell Family!
Linda Blass
October 18, 2015
A Proverbs 31 woman who was the quiet strength behind her husband's ministry, a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, a faithful Christian who has ran the race set before her. May happy memories of times shared and the comfort of His Spirit bring you peace and joy as Macel joins her beloved. Hugs.
Maria Keesee
October 18, 2015
May the comfort that only God can provide help this inspirational family through this devastating loss. I know it must be a comfort to your family to know that she is with God and Jerry now. As a student at Liberty University I know what a great contribution that this family has made to educate people all over the world about our Lord and Savior. I am so thankful for the education that I am now receiving thanks to all of their hard work. May God wrap His loving and comforting arms a round you all and give you the support you need in the days that lay ahead. God bless you all.
kenneth barker
October 18, 2015
Sorry for your loss. My wife past away last month. I got saved a week before she passed. I share your pain. But I have came to realize the amazing glory of God. He will see us all through our grief and we will all be together again. Been going to your church now for three weeks with my daughter. We feel the love there . ...........bless your family! Kenny and Stephanie Barker
Scottie & Rowena Birch
October 18, 2015
Pastor Jonathan and family, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort all of you now and in the days to come. Mrs Falwell "job well done, your work on earth is finished".
Julie Lupinetti
October 18, 2015
Macel brought so much happiness to so many people. My prayers are with the family.
Thelma & Harold Pitman
October 18, 2015
My heart goes out to the Falwell & Pate families .Rejoice in knowing Macel is with the Lord and the love of her life Dr.Jerry .I know she will be greatly missed here on earth because so many of us loved them both so much .Macel and I used to always be running about for our children and would often run into each other and share our children's stories & swap our collection of Mac Donald toys so our kids would have the ones they wanted .Jerry and Macel were never a stranger to us. They were always friendly,generous and so very kind . That is what I remember most no matter how popular Dr.Jerry became they were just good down to earth people that often went out of their way to help when it was most often needed.May God give their children strength and comfort in this most difficult time. How Happy Macel & Jerry must be with the Lord and both are well now. Take joy in knowing God always knows best for his good and faithful servants, he knows their hearts & desires.They are smiling down on you and will be watching over you, I'm sure .How blessed we all were to have had them in our lives.Much heart felt Love and prayers to you all <3
Joyce Coffey
October 18, 2015
My deepest sympathy is extended to you in the loss of your loved one. May He who knows your sorrow bring peace, comfort, and healing to your soul.
October 18, 2015
May you find comfort from God
October 18, 2015
so sorry for your loss - our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. God Bless!
John and Rita Abbott, Madison Heights, VA
Alice Johnson
October 18, 2015
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Falwell passing. She was a nice lady. I always looked forward to seeing her when she came into Sam's Club when I was working there. My thoughts & prayers go out to the whole Falwell Family. She is now a peace & with Jerry. She will be missed.
cathy bell
October 18, 2015
So sorry for your loss. She was a great Christian woman and friend.
Sheila
October 18, 2015
Godspeed Macel.
Duane and Kathy Carmody
October 17, 2015
Our prayers are with each of you. We know God is and will carry you through the days to come.
October 17, 2015
My condolences toThe Falwell Family. As the days and weeks pass,and as you return to your daily routines,may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.
Sylvia Hamrick
October 17, 2015
So sorry to hear our loss and Heaven's gain. How happy she is to be back with her life partner. Prayer go out to the family. You never get to old that you don't need your Mother. God Bless you all during this sad time. My grandson (Ryan Kahoun) is at your university now and he is really Blessed to be there.. Prayers are with you all
Mrs Sylvia Hamrick
5060 Turnbury Dr.
Madison, Ohio 44057
Dana George Reed
October 17, 2015
To the Falwell family, my deepest condolences on the loss of Macel. Yet to die in Christ is to live into eternity, so we rejoice that Rev. Dr. Jerry and Macel are as another writer here put it "together again". Indeed, behind every great man is a great woman! My own late Father and I used to really enjoy watching Rev. Falwell, especially on TV programs like Crossfire and Larry King Live when he would debate family and Constitutional matters with the joy and deep conviction that only a man of God and learned student of the Constitution could. He would smile at the faces of his adversaries and endure their flaming arrows being well grounded in the truth of God and knowledge that we labor not in vain. What a wonderful legacy your parents leave behind here on earth, being a blessing to so many here, and our Lord Jesus Christ as well. As that old Randy Travis' song (Three Wooden Crosses) goes: "...And it's, not what you have when you leave this world behind you, it's what you leave behind you when you go." Love, prayers and sympathy to you all. May many warm memories make you smile the rest of your own lives. From a Conservative "Reagan kid" in Massachusetts! ;-)
Cheryl Landin
October 17, 2015
Very sorry for your loss.
My prayers are with her family.
October 17, 2015
My Thoughts and Prayers Are
With The Falwell Family: Love In Christ:The Godfrey Family McConnells,SC
October 17, 2015
Dear Family,we extend our
heartfelt sympathy to you.May
our Lord and Savior give
you comfort and peace in your hearts today and the
days ahead.
The Hall Family,S.C.
October 17, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family so sorry for the loss of your dear love one.
October 17, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family.
May the God of loving kindness, console
the family during the loss of your
dear beloved one.
May the family forever cherish the
encouraging and happy times shared
together.
May the heavenly Father give you
the guidance and the strength
beyond what is normal to endure
during the days ahead.
My heartfelt prayers are with the
family.
(Psalms 121)
TE, Louisiana
October 17, 2015
Johnathan, Jeanie, Jerry, Family,
Our deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of your dear mother. Cherish the good times that you shared with her. May the God who give peace be with all of you. RO 15:33
October 17, 2015
May the God of all comfort and peace be with your fond memories of Mrs.Falwell.
October 17, 2015
During this most difficult time I hope that you can reflect on your good memories together. And remember that God hates death too. He is here to comfort you during your distresses. 2 Cor 1:4
October 17, 2015
So sorry to hear about passing of love your one, we are sending our deepest condolences.
David Nielsen
October 17, 2015
To he Falwell family, may our LORD bless and comfort you on the home going of your mother. May HE comfort you with the hope only Christians can have of the soon glorious reunion with your Mom and Dad. We will be praying for you.
October 17, 2015
I would like to offer deepest condolences. May your family find peace and comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be gone for this has been promised.
October 17, 2015
My sincere condolences for your loss. She was an elegant woman. May our Heavenly Father grant you the strength and comfort that only He provides to those who cling to Him for help - Jeremiah 29:12.
Pastor M.E. Lyons
October 16, 2015
We wish to offer our condolences and sympathy during this season of separation. We are a student at Liberty and we know that she has given much of her life to ensuring that many of us receive a stellar education and we love you all and are praying for you all!
Walter Hoar
October 16, 2015
Together again!
October 16, 2015
Jerry Jr. and Family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother.
Lynchburg won't be the same with the elder Falwell's no longer here.
The greats of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Liberty University are now gone. Everyone of them including your mother have left a legacy of things to come that we will see real soon
Gregory "Scott" Keene '94
Rev. Ricky Donaldson
October 16, 2015
I remember Mrs. Falwell playing the piano at Thomas Road while a student at Liberty back in the 1970's. She was always an inspiration. I could always see a humble spirit in her walk with the Lord. Now, she is having a wonderful reunion with her precious Jerry. May the Good Lord bring comfort and peace to the Falwell Family.
Ronald Laughlin
October 16, 2015
Condolences to the Falwell family. Our years in Lynchburg 1974-1978 we so Bless by Dr. Jerry and his sweet wife. God Bless you Jerry Jr. Jonathan and Jeannie and families.
Vernon Rathbone
October 16, 2015
So sorry to hear this, may God bless the family and friends. I used to look forward to Jerry Falwell's sermons on a weekly basis.
kevin kelly
October 16, 2015
R.I.P. I liked jerry falwell,I listened to him when he spoke.
Adrian Barnette
October 16, 2015
We'll miss you !
October 16, 2015
My condolences to the Falwell family . Knowing that Mrs . Falwell is resting and not suffering anymore will bring comfort to the family . 1ST Thessalonians 4 : 14 says ; "For if we have faith that JESUS died and rose again , so too GOD will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through JESUS ."
Bob Brattleboro
October 16, 2015
Is God really on old white man living in the clouds?
Scott Chamberland
October 16, 2015
Rest in Peace
JK Smathers
October 16, 2015
Rest In Peace
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
October 16, 2015
In God's care rest in peace on
October 16, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Wendy Giannotti
October 16, 2015
So sorry for the loss that you are now experiencing. Knowing that your mom and dad are having a great reunion in heaven. Holding you all close in prayer and support. So grateful to be part of the TRBC family.
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