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Irene Mae Harrell

1940 - 2019

Irene Mae Harrell obituary, 1940-2019, Portsmouth, VA

BORN

1940

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Sturtevant Funeral Home - Portsmouth Boulevard Chapel

5201 Portsmouth Blvd

Portsmouth, Virginia

Irene Harrell Obituary

P0RTSMOUTH- Irene Mae Harrell, 78, passed away February 10, 2019. She was born on March 4, 1940 to the late Ted Barnhart, and raised by her late mother Mildred Barnhart. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Harrell; daughter, Tammy Harrell; and brothers, Theodore Barnhart and Vernon Bowers. She is survived by her daughters; Denise Greenlaw, Theresa Cox (Robert) and Carole McLemore (Robert); sons, Bobby Harrell, Jr. (Mary), Billy Harrell and Eric Harrell (Lesley); sister, Shiela Barnhart; brothers, Dennis and Douglas Barnhart; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and her best friend, Susie Williams. A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 1PM at the Sturtevant Funeral Home Portsmouth Blvd Chapel. Interment will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8 PM Wednesday evening at the funeral home. www.sturtevantfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 12, 2019.

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Jeanie Corbett

February 16, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Irene was a wonderful person and a great cheerleading coach. I have many fond memories of her to treasure. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

February 12, 2019

I am very sorry for your loss. May the comfort of God sustain the Harrell family during this time of deep sorrow. Psalms 86:6,7

Kay White

February 12, 2019

So sorry to hear of Irene's passing.Our heartfelt condolences to the family. I've known Irene since working with years ago...and she will be deeply missed!

Alan and Donna Berry

February 12, 2019

Our prayers are with all of you over the homegoing of Irene. She was a sweet lady and loved her family so much. What a blessing to know you will see her again in heaven one day. We love you all and pray that sadness will be replaced with precious and fun memories.

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Alan and Donna Berry

February 12, 2019

We are keeping all of you in our prayers. Irene was such a sweet lady and loved her family so much. We grieve with you over the sadness you will face, but rejoice that you will see her again in heaven. May God comfort all of you.
We love you all.

February 12, 2019

May God comfort and sustain all the family and friends of Ms. Irene.

This is a most difficult time continue to draw strength from God and one another.

DS, Hampton, Virginia

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6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sturtevant Funeral Home

Portsmouth Blvd, VA

Feb

14

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Sturtevant Funeral Home

Portsmouth Blvd, VA

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5201 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701

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