Shirley Horrell Harvell, 82, of Atkinson beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed gently from her earthly life Tuesday, October 15, 2019 surrounded with lots of love from her family.

She was born in Bladen County, the daughter of the late Arthur Hayes and Willie Mae Barnhill Horrell. Also remembered are her siblings, Sudie Mae Horrell, Larry "Cutch" Horrell, Berta Tompkins, Lillian Russ, Verna Asbury and Cecil "Dick" Horrell, all who preceded Shirley in death.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Harvell Barnes; son, Stan Harvell and wife, Rhonda; grandchildren, Carly Shepard (Brian), Kendall Harvell (Marisol Lopez), and Emily Barnes; brother, Irvin Horrell (Catherine); many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Not only was Shirley a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, but a generous friend to all who knew her. She was continuously living life with kindness, a smile and strength beyond measure. Shirley saw each day as a gift, seeing the good in every bad situation, grateful for everything and expecting nothing in return. She was a Godly woman, setting a Christian example and showing others what Jesus is all about. Shirley was loved and will be greatly missed.

The family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Atkinson Baptist Church Fellowship Hall with funeral service at 11:00 a.m. in the church sanctuary. The Rev. Ken Smith, The Rev. Melvin Hall and The Rev. Richard Wade will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Haw Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery.

With love and thankfulness to Connie Wells (Shirley's niece, like a sister all of their lives) and to Shirley Daniels (Shirley's faithful caregiver who became like a member of the Harvell family).

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts in loving memory of Shirley may be given to  Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401.

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A service of Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.