Obituary of Dorothy-Louise Harrell

Dorothy Louise Harrell October 6, 1923 - February 24, 2015 Columbus, GA- Dorothy Louise Harrell, 91, of Columbus, GA, passed away at her home under the loving care of Gentiva Hospice, Tuesday, February 24, 2015. She was a lifelong resident of Columbus, born October 6, 1923 to the late George and Viola Wilson Scruggs. Dorothy was a past member of Hamp-Stevens United Methodist Church; she loved to sew, feed the wild birds, take care of her yard, and enjoyed riding the city bus. The family will receive guests Friday February 27, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM in the Linwood Room of Striffler- Hamby, 4071 Macon Rd. Columbus, GA. A Celebration of Mrs. Harrell's Life will be Saturday, February 28, 2015 2:00 PM in the Mill Room of Striffler- Hamby followed by a Committal Service at Parkhill Cemetery with Reverend Watson McKemie officiation. Dorothy is preceded in death by her Parents, and her Uncle and Aunt who raised her, Hutch and Effie Cook; her loving husband of 47 years, Lewis P. Harrell; three brothers, Bo Scruggs, Earl Alton Scruggs, and Gerald Scruggs, all of Columbus, GA; three sisters, Jim Avis Skeen, Ruby Scruggs, and Onita Scruggs all of Columbus, GA. She is survived by two nieces; Patsy (David) Danford of Fortson, GA, and Sandra (son Mark) McCullen of Columbus, GA; one nephew Robert (Millie) Scruggs of Columbus, GA; a special caregiver Brittany Jenkins, along with many great nieces and nephews. Condolences may be offered on line at www.shcolumbus.com.