I knew her as "Snooks" when I moved to the United Methodist Children's Home in Selma, Alabama back in 1962.
She was so sweet and nice to me and I REALLY needed that! Thank you, SNOOKS!

We were so sorry to hear of Edith's passing.  Praying that the Good Lord will guide and protect you during this difficult time.  

John and I will be over soon for a visit

I served on the library board for eight years while Edith was Director at Homewood. During that time, we did the renovation of the library, from planning through completion. Edith was professional in every aspect of my tenure, but was warm and friendly as well. I know the family will miss her very much, as do those of us who knew her in a professional capacity. Keep those memories you have shared as you grieve her loss. She may be absent from this earth, but here in those memories for all who knew her.

Catherine Hill

Snooks will be missed by so many, my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

I missed Edith after she retired.  Her long dresses and flowers on their lapels.  Her updo hair and her funny jokes.  Even though we exchanged funnies through e-mail after she left.  I had worked with her for many years and was glad to have another female department head in the City of Homewood with her, it made two. Her memory will be in my heart and I will think of her with a smile.

Linda Cook/City Clerk/City of Homewood

Snooks will always be in my heart.  I met her when we were both 17 years old in college.  I will miss her beyond words.

Edith was my boss for many years, my mentor, and one of my best friends. I will miss her more than words can express.

"I Will Always Be Thankful To Mrs. Harwell To Have Noticed My Ability To Communicate Well With People...  And Gave Me The Opportunity To Become A Public Servant @ Homewood Public Library For The Last 7 1/2 Years"...!!! ..."I Will Deeply Miss You Mrs. Harwell... More Than You Or Anyone That Knows Me Will Ever Know"...!!! ..."I LOVE YOU MRS. HARWELL"...!!!       
                                                                           
         ..."With Lots Of LOVE"...!!! A.Dwight Green & Family (Roebuck,Al)

Edith possessed a love for the written word and the desire to make that available for as many people as possible. She was a true professional and an amazing director. It was my honor to have worked with her as liason from the city council to the library. Wether it was crafting her budget, or library special events, she did an incredible job. I never left her office with out a laugh and a smile, wether we were talking budgets or swapping books. I feel honored to have known her. The city of Homewood was blessed to have her. My regrets to her family at this difficult time.

Many good memories of Edith from our library days.  Regrets to her family and friends.  ML White, Bham

I will always remember the committment of Edith Harwell to the public libraries in Alabama.  Single handedly she pushed all sizes of public libraries to work towards achieving the standards of achievement for public libraries.  She was a wonderful friend; kind, sweet, caring and it was truly a blessing to call her a friend.  My prayers are with her family and others who will truly miss this wonderful lady.

Jaunita Owes, Director
Montgomery City-County Public Library
Montgomery, AL

OBITUARY

Edith Harwell

December 2, 1946 – April 4, 2013

Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Cemetery

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