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Frances Sowell Obituary

Frances Ora Ella Sowell, 85, of Charlotte passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville. Homegoing celebration will be Saturday, February 8, 2020 at First Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM and service will follow at 12:00 PM. The burial will be at Beatties Ford Memorial Gardens. She leaves to cherish her memories, husband Thomas; son Willie; daughters, Patsy Murrell and Darlene Sowell-Darby.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Feb. 7, 2020.

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Evelyn N.Diallo

July 15, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Deb,Wayne Charles Thompson

February 10, 2020

So sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Mother. .Mrs Sowell was always a beautiful ,elegant and kind soul. Prayers for the Thomas Sowell Family .May God hold ,keep and comfort each of you.

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Charles 'Chuck' Sammons

February 7, 2020

NORTHWEST JR HIGH SCHOOL
CUBS OF 1970
Our deepest sympathy goes out to our classmate Patsy Sowell Murrill and family, on the loss of her mother, Frances Ora Ella Sowell. We want you to know that your friends are thinking of you and sympathizing with you and your family in this time of your great loss. We hope that time will ease your sorrow and may your memories be a source of comfort.

Dee & Seanta Clark

February 7, 2020

Extending our prayers of comfort and strength to the Sowell Family.

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Wandra Clinger

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CHARLENE GOODE

February 7, 2020

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU THE FAMILY OF FRANCES SOWELL . I LOVED HER SHE WAS SUCH A KIND AND SWEET LADY. LOVED HER KNOW SHE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY HER FAMILY. SINCERLY , CHARLENE GOODE.

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

First Mt. Zion Baptist Church

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8

Service

12:00 p.m.

First Mt. Zion Baptist Church

NC

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