Elfriede Harrell

Elfriede Harrell, age 96, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

She was born on February 7, 1929, in Yugoslavia, the cherished daughter of Josef and Stefanie Böhm. Elfriede's life was one marked by devotion, strength, and grace. As a proud military wife and true matriarch, she lovingly raised her family and created a home filled with faith, warmth, and steadfast love.

Elfriede was a member of Victory Baptist Church of Panama City. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life-fishing, bowling, tending to flowers and plants, and collecting elephants. Above all else, she treasured her family. Being a grandmother and great-grandmother brought her immense happiness, and her legacy of love will live on through generations.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 78 years, Jim D. Harrell; her parents; her sisters, Ottie Ucavitch (Marian), Lillie Thanner (Johnny), and Hellie Keller (Walter); and several other dearly loved family members.

She is survived by her loving children: daughters Gloria H. Beach (Larry) and Mary H. Brown, and son Billy J. Harrell (Rosemary). She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Jeremy Beach (Kelly), Matthew Beach (Lisa), Cody Brown, Courtney Brown (Kenneth), and Connor Brown (Victoria); and her adored great-grandchildren, Josiah Beach, Hunter Brown, Macee Beach, Marlee Beach, Zaylee McCeader, Elliott Beach, Easton Beach, Emma Brown, and Sydney Brown. She is further survived by her nieces and nephews, Linda, Annette, John, and Jimmy (Tootsie), along with a host of other loving relatives and dear friends.

A graveside service honoring Elfriede's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, with Larry Beach officiating.

Elfriede will be remembered for her unwavering faith, gentle spirit, and the deep love she had for her family. Her life was a blessing, and her memory will be forever treasured.