Marion E. Jarrell's Obituary
Marion E. Van Hart Jarrell died peacefully at home on Saturday, December 2, 2017 after a long illness. She was 80 years old.
Born April 16, 1937 in Camden, NJ to David S. Van Hart and Margaret H. Van Hart, Mrs. Jarrell grew up in Newark, DE and was a 1955 graduate of PS DuPont High School. After graduating with an Education degree from the University of Delaware, she taught at Mary C I Williams Elementary School in Wilmington.
In 1966, she married William B. Jarrell. They were married 34 years and had 3 children. After the family relocated to Harrington, DE, Mrs. Jarrell taught at Avenue Preschool in Milford for almost 20 years. During her retirement, she remained active in Avenue Church women’s circles, volunteered in the church office and tutored in her spare time. She also enjoyed scrapbooking, needlework and spending time with her family.
Mrs. Jarrell is survived by her three children: Margaret Jarrell of Philadelphia, PA, David Jarrell and wife Barbara of Lewes, DE and Elizabeth Brown and husband Dave of Newark, DE; and two grandchildren William and Michael Jarrell of Lewes, DE. She was predeceased by her husband William on December 17, 2000.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM at on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Parsell Funeral Home & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958 where visitors may call on the family starting at 10:00 AM. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Beebe Healthcare’s Tunnel Cancer Center, 18947 John J Williams Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
Please sign Mrs. Jarrell's online guestbook located on this site.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS DELIVERED BY 3 PM, TUESDAY DECEMBER 5 2017 TO PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES, LEWES.
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