Mary Lou Jarrell, 85, of Summersville, WV went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at her home. Born June 13, 1938 at Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late Bennett and Mary Hereford Bell. She was also preceded in death by her son, John Jarrell, Jr. in 2003; by three brothers, Claude Bell, Ben Bell, and Jack Bell; and by two sisters, Annette Barnett and Eileen Peters.
She was a lifelong member of the Memorial United Methodist Church at Summersville and a longtime member of the church choir. She was an avid lover of cats and dogs.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 64 years, John Jarrell, Sr; son, Gary (Michelle) Jarrell; three grandsons, John C. Jarrell, III, Eric Jarrell, and Zachary Jarrell; special friend, Phyllis Hinkle; and a host of other nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023 in the Memorial United Methodist Church at Summersville with Pastors Dan Lowther and Dave Lancaster officiating. Interment will follow in the Walker Memorial Park at Summersville under the direction of the White Funeral Home at Summersville.
Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 11:00 am until time of services.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Summersville United Methodist Church Choir 1317 Webster Road Summersville, WV 26651 or the Nicholas Animal Shelter PO Box 579 Summersville, WV 26651.
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