Frances Elizabeth Pell

Frances Elizabeth Pell obituary, Memphis, TN

Frances Elizabeth Pell

Frances Pell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 20, 2025.
Memphis - Frances Elizabeth Pell ran to God for her Homecoming Celebration. Elizabeth was born on December 22, 1939, in Jackson, TN. She passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025.

Elizabeth was a longtime member of Providence Reformed Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Joey Donahue. She graduated from LSU with degrees in Biochemistry. After serving fifty years at St. Jude’s, she retired as a Senior Biochemist.

Elizabeth enjoyed knitting, ballroom dancing, music, playing the piano and violin, singing in the choir, and theater. She chose Susie and Sherrie to be her caregivers and family. We appreciate the Staff's care at Job's Way.

Predeceased are her parents, Ruth and Carroll Lee Pell, grandparents, sister-in-law Maureen, and beloved brother John. St. Jude’s was dear to her heart, memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital may be considered.

A Celebration of Elizabeth's Life will be held at a later date.

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