Mrs. Morrell grew up in Saltville, Virginia. Following high school, she worked at newspapers in Elizabethton and Johnson City, TN, where she met and married her husband. After having their two children, they moved to Nashville in 1957. She was a long-time member of Lakewood Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She also served as President of the Donelson Home Demonstration Club. In her free time, she enjoyed porcelain artistry, growing roses, sewing, and baking.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Kenneth E. Morrell, Sr.; daughter Cheri Morrell Glass; siblings Paul Barker, Tilma Anderson, Katherine Maiden, Edith White, and Freddie Barker.
Mrs. Morrell is survived by son Kenneth (Renee) Morrell, Jr.; grandchildren Julie (Melissa) Atkins-Smith, Rachel R. Morrell, and Jason (Mandy) Atkins; brother Wayne Barker; many cherished nieces, nephews, extended family, church family and dear friends. The immediate family wishes to express deep appreciation to Harmony at Mt. Juliet for the excellent care they provided to her during her final few months.
Gathering of family & friends Tuesday June 7, 2022 from 11:00am – 2:00pm at Hermitage Funeral Home. Celebration of Life 2:00pm in the Tulip Grove Room at Hermitage Funeral Home. Dr. Marty Bell will officiate. Entombment following in Hermitage Memorial Gardens mausoleum.