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Stella Louise Hartsell

Hartsell, Stella Louise “Boot”-born April 8, 1936, went home to be with her heavenly father on May 11, 2011. Stella was a God fearing woman that loved the Lord. She was a faithful member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. She was an excellent cook and was always willing to help those in need. She is preceded in death by husband, Ernest; parents, William & Estelle Jones; sister, Sadie Davis; brother Franklin Jones; grandchildren Vince & Kristin and a great-granddaughter Jada. She is survived by children, Ernest, Monica O’Neal, George (Shelia), Russell (Teresa), Vince, Gail (Devery) Cox, Vickie, Brian (Leslye), and Stephanie Davis all of Knoxville; siblings: William, Ella, Judy, Becky, Terry, Dennis, Brenda and Annette all of Knoxville; aunts, Corrine (Von) Lenoir of Sweetwater, TN, Elizabeth Newell of California and Amy Bray of Cleveland, OH; 19 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  Special thanks to UT Hospital 12thfloor staff, Mercy Health Systems Oncology Staff, Dr. Cofer and Dr. Baker and UT Hospice Staff.  Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with funeral service to follow at Mount Olive Baptist Church.  Reverend Dr. Kelly M. Smith, Jr. Eulogist. Interment will immediately follow the service at Knoxville National Cemetery.  The service will conclude with a full dove release.

This obituary was posted on Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 at 9:00 am.
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6 Responses to “Stella Louise Hartsell”

  1. Barbara J. henderson says:
    May 15, 2011 at 8:43 pm

    Ella, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! With Deepest Sympathy Barbara and Family

  2. Greg Garrett says:
    May 16, 2011 at 11:19 am

    To the Hartsell Family, our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Greg, Von and Bryson Garrett

  3. Julie Corn says:
    May 16, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    Brian and Family,
    Thinking of you during this most difficult time. May our Lord’s love give you strength and comfort during the days that follow.
    Julie McBee-Corn

  4. Michael Flatford says:
    May 17, 2011 at 3:41 am

    Rusty,
    May God be with you and your family during this time.
    To be present with the Lord. Amen
    Our loving prayers,
    The Flatford family.

  5. Roy Miller says:
    May 17, 2011 at 9:24 am

    Brian,

    Moms are special. I haven’t felt the loss, but my mom is struggling. I can only imagine. Please know my prayers will be with you and yours throughout your days as walk in the “shadow.”

    Roy

  6. Bill and Marsha Grandstaff says:
    May 20, 2011 at 9:42 am

    Brian, our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family during this time. At the same time, we celebrate a life lived for the Lord. I know you rejoice in that truth. We love you, Bill and Marsha Grandstaff

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