Thelma Jean Harvel
Thelma Jean Harvel, 89, of Marion, formerly of Jonesboro, died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015, in the Hurricane Creek Assisted Living in Herrin. She was born Feb. 6, 1926 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the daughter of Arthur and Lora Haney Garrison. She married Dempsey Harry Harvel on Sept. 27, 1941 in Jackson, Missouri. He preceded her in death on Nov. 18, 1988.
She is survived by her two daughters, Charlotte Carter of Austin, Texas, and Carolyn (John) Bavender of Marion; six grandchildren, Angela Rich, Scott Rich, Jennifer Kristoff, Gwen Kelley, Chris Bavender and Michael Bavender; 11 great-grandchildren; her beloved dog and companion, Maddie; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dempsey Harry Harvel; one daughter, Diane Harvel Kelley; and five sisters.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. in Anna. She was retired from Choate Mental Health after eighteen years in the Dietary Department.
Funeral services were at noon on Friday, July 24, 2015 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Interment was in the St. John's Cemetery in Dongola. Memorial contributions may be made to P.A.W.S. Envelopes will be available in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna.
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