Marie Worrell Obituary

Mrs. Marie Worrell, admirably known by family as Lillie Bee, was born in Wilcox County, Alabama on January 1, 1934. She accepted Christ at an early age at Dixie Grove Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama. She was married to Mr. Glyne E. Worrell for over 30 years until his passing in July of 1985. During their marriage, Marie and Glyne Worrell lived in Florida but moved to Connecticut in search of a better way of living, in which she remained for 69 years. She is preceded in death by Father, Homer Watts and Mother, Willie Lee Baldwin-Watts, sisters Delia, Rebecca, RoseMary, and Annie Mae. Marie Worrell or better known as Evangelist Marie, enjoyed cooking and entertaining guests, but her greatest joy was the love she had for her family and friends. As a result of her strong family bond, she was instrumental in persuading some of her family, who lived as far away as Barbados, to move to Connecticut where she resided. Marie Worrell worked at the Hartford Hospital Institute for Living as a cook for many years. After retirement, Marie Worrell became the resident caregiver of her immediate family. She was ordained as an Evangelist and attended New Testament Tabernacle faithfully. Marie Worrell will be remembered as a person who had a kind and generous heart. Marie Worrell leaves to cherish and appreciate a life well lived, her son Nathaniel (Rose) Watts of Columbia, South Carolina, stepson Oswald (Ena) Smith of Bloomfield, Connecticut, sisters Sadie (Warren) Hardy, Mattye Ellis, brothers Homer (Mary) Watts, James (Josephine) Watts, and Thedress (Deborah) Campbell. She leaves her grandchildren, Nathaniel G. Watts Jr., Yvette Diggs, Lorinda Watts, Damon (Laura) Watts, Jeneen Walker, and Jermar (Janice) Watts. She also leaves 14 greatgrandchildren, 2 great- greatgrandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and many other loving relatives and caring friends who will truly miss her. A private visitation and celebration of life will be held for Mrs. Worrell. To leave a message of comfort for the family and view the funeral service via Livestream, please visit www.hkhfuneralservices.com on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 2:00PM.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 19, 2020.

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Joy Wright

April 22, 2020

My condolences to the family of Evangelist Worrell. Whenever I visited New Testament Tabernacle, it was a comfort to see her in the congregation.

April 20, 2020

We send our condolences to Ted Campbell and his family on the passing of his sister, Mrs. Marie Worrell. We ask that the Good Lord give you and your family the comfort that only The Good Lord can provide, and pray that you all remember your sister with good memories.
Daniel and Carol Parrish

Jelenne Parker

April 20, 2020

Evang. Worrell was a sweet woman. She always greeted you with a smile. I looked forward to seeing her each Sunday at New Testament Tabernacle.

Beautiful inside and out!

Jelenne Parker

April 20, 2020

Miss Ella Lumpkin & Family Lumpkin

April 20, 2020

RiRi,

I'm still at awe in your passing! However, I knew that you knew...time was nearing. I miss you already, my lady!

Thank you for letting me dress up in your hats and dresses! Thank you for checking me and allowing me to check you when things got out of balance! I'm sorry that your passing was timely yet untimely too! My routine has changed since you've been gone, Ri. I wanted to do more for you and with you, because you deserved that for your labor of love over the years. I know you're singing the old hymns with Madea and others who went before you. And Mr. Glyne, oh my! I know you have a mouth full to tell him. I'll continue to pray for all of those I heard you pray for on many occasions.

Thank you, RiRi for the sunshine, laughter, rain, sunshine, laugher, and rain!

Love you, Evangelist Marie!

Family, keeping you all in thought and prayer during this sad occasion. Please find comfort in knowing that RiRi loved you all!

Miss Ella Lumpkin

Ella Lumpkin

April 20, 2020

RiRi,

I'm still at awe in your passing! However, I knew that you knew...time was nearing. I miss you already, my lady! Thank you for letting me dress up in your hats and dresses! Thank you for checking me and allowing me to check you when things got out of balance! I'm sorry that your passing was timely yet untimely too! My routine has changed since you've been gone, Ri.

I wanted to do more for you and with you, because you deserved that for your labor of love over the years. I know you're singing the old hymns with Madea and others who went before you. And Mr. Glyne, oh my! I know you have a mouth full to tell him.

I'll continue to pray for all of those I heard you pray for on many occasions.

Thank you, RiRi for the sunshine, laughter, rain, sunshine, laugher, and rain!

Love you, Evangelist Marie!

Family, keeping you all in thought and prayer during this sad occasion. Please find comfort in knowing that RiRi loved you all!

Miss Ella Lumpkin

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