Lena Harrell

Lena S. Harrell EDENTON - Lena Smith Harrell, 90, of the 100 block of Mark Drive, died Oct. 16, 2008, in her home. Mrs. Harrell was born in Chowan County and was the daughter of the late George D. and Sallie Woodard Smith. A homemaker, she was a member of Edenton United Methodist Church, the Edenton Woman's Club, and had been a volunteer with the Chowan Hospital Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse L. Harrell; her sisters, Louise Balaton and Elizabeth Echols; and her brother, Woodard Smith. Surviving are a daughter, Linda H. Hobbs and husband Wade of Gatesville; two sons, Phil Harrell and wife Pam of Seven Lakes and Ronnie Harrell and wife Chris of Raleigh; and nine grandchildren. Following a private graveside service in Beaver Hill Cemetery, a service of celebration for her life will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Edenton United Methodist Church by the Rev. Susanna W. Fitch-Slater. Friends may join the family in the social hall of the church following the service or other times at the residence. Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Edenton United Methodist Church, 225 Virginia Road, Edenton, NC 27932. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to the many wonderful caregivers for the love and care shown to their mother in recent years.