Wanda (Ward) Harrell

Wanda Ward Harrell, age 77, of Old US Highway 421, Zionville, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Watauga Medical Center.  Born April 30, 1947 in Avery County, she was a daughter of Arnold and Effie Mae Ward. Mrs. Harrell was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.  Wanda enjoyed loving and caring for her family, gardening and being out of doors working in her yard.  She was formerly employed by TRW, Shadowline, and private and commercial housecleaning, but her prized career was being a wife, mother and homemaker.

Wanda is survived by her husband, David Harrell; sons, Avery Harrell of Zionville and Adam Harrell and wife, Emerald and grandson, Jim Arnold Harrell, all of Kingsport, TN; sisters, Birdie McKinney and husband, Jack, of Zionville, Lucille Stanberry and husband, J.R., of Butler, TN and Joy Greene and husband, David, of Elk Park; and brothers, Dennis Ward and wife, Judy, James Ward and wife, Trish, and Roy Ward, all of Elk Park, and Lester Ward and wife, Rita, of Butler, TN. Five aunts, one uncle and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends with visitation being held Thursday evening, January 9, 2025 at Austin and Barnes Funeral Home from 6:00- 7:30 PM . Graveside services for Wanda Harrell will be conducted Friday morning, January 10, 2025 at 11 o’clock at the Ward Family Cemetery, 4721 Flat Springs Road, Elk Park. Officiating will be Rev. Daniel Lawrence.

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