Marilyn Harwell

Marilyn Marie Harwell, 85, of Abbott passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Providence Health Care Center in Waco. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro with Mr. David Teel officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

A lifelong resident of Abbott, Marilyn was born there on October 14, 1932 to James Barney and Elgia Marie (Morris) Russell and graduated from Abbott High School in 1949. On June 18, 1955, she was united in marriage to Alvin Clinton Harwell and he preceded her in death on January 28, 2011.

Before transferring her church membership to First United Methodist Church in West, Marilyn was a long time member of Abbott United Methodist Church. A people person, she was always lending a helping hand to those in need. In her spare time, she enjoyed making ceramics.

Also preceding her in death were her parents and brother, Billy Gene Russell.

Survivors include her son, Glenn Harwell; two brothers, Robert Lynn Russell and wife, Susan, and Morris Russell and wife, Mary Mae; sister-in-law, Beth Russell Richcreek; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 411 West Pine Street, West, TX 76691.

Visitation

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ,Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro
2495 Corsicana Highway Hillsboro, TX 76645

Graveside Service

11:00 AM ,Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Ridge Park Cemetery
Julatka Street Hillsboro, TX 76645