Martha Frances Mitchell Jarrell

We were sad to read of the death of Mrs. Jarrell. She was my Sunday School teacher for many years, and a long-term friend for years afterward. Her family was always special to her, and to all who knew them. We will miss those Christmas newsletters (that usually arrived in late January!); even after we no longer saw any of the Jarrells, Mrs. J. kept us up to date on what each was doing. Know that each of you is in our thoughts at this time. Your mother was a treasure.

To Milton, Robbye, Rebecca, Bill, Dick and family,

We were saddened to learn of the death of your mother, Martha Jarrell. We offer to you our sympathies as well as our prayerful support in this difficult time for you all. We fondly remember your mother as a fine lady who was fortunate to live a full rich life, surrounded by her family who she loved very much. Even in this sad time, we are reminded that God's grace is sufficent to meet your every need. God bless you...

I cannot express my sorrow appropriately enough in these few words. Martha Jarrell was a wonderful Christian Southern lady who I admired and appreciated. I know her children, and because I know how wonderful each of her children is, I know that God honored her as a mother.

"Miss Frances" has been a stalwart supporter of Jarrell Plantation Historic Site since it was first proposed. I have valued her warm hearted friendship and support ever since first meeting her, and can say the same for all of her wonderful children. We here at Jarrell Plantation will do all we can to continue her legacy. She has been missed the last few years due to failing health, but she always kept in touch. The items of her husband's estate she donated will be cared for and...