Funeral service for Mrs. Morelle L. Eley, age 92, of Fayetteville, TN, will be conducted on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 12 PM at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Black officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. A native of Huntland, TN, Mrs. Eley is the daughter of the late Deedie and Ollie Lee. She worked for the Bank of Lincoln County for 47 years before retiring as the Vice President and then worked as a secretary for Ben Porter Realtor starting in 1995. In her earlier years she enjoyed bowling and quilting.
Survivors include her daughter-in-law Gale Eley of Paducah, KY, granddaughters Jennifer and Claire Eley of Paducah, KY; great-granddaughters Olivia and Charlotte Eley;and niece Linda (Ken) Martin of Meridianville, AL. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband Charlie Frank Eley; son Larry B. Eley; sisters Kathleen Lee, Carolyn Cashion, Ethel Porter, and Macon Almonrode; and brothers Gilbert and Jay N. Lee.
Visitation with the family will be held Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 10 AM until time of service at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or CooperRiis Healing Community at PO Box 600, Mill Spring, NC 28756.
10 Comments To "Morelle L. Eley"
#1 Comment By AGnes Marie Barnes On June 26, 2017 @ 7:32 pm
worked with Morelle , many years ago, when Lincoln County Bank was next door to Ashby Hardware or along there somewhere. maybe part of Ashby Hardware. She was a lovely hardworking lady. loved and respected by all of her co-workers
#2 Comment By Joan Sanders On June 26, 2017 @ 8:48 pm
God bless you. I wish I could be there, but I have to work. She was a precious lady.
#3 Comment By Steve Cooper ; Chattanooga On June 26, 2017 @ 10:41 pm
Ms. Eley, What a great life you lived! I will forever miss seeing you & Larry. Larry remained close to me until the end & I tried to follow with you as well. You were charming & always impressed me though out the Years. Fondly & forever your friend,
Steve
#4 Comment By Connie Honey On June 26, 2017 @ 11:08 pm
She was a Grand Lady. I enjoyed working with her at Lincoln Bank. You never knew what she was going to say. She will be missed.
#5 Comment By Anita Johnson On June 27, 2017 @ 12:40 am
I loved Morelle Eley. She was a true friend and I will miss her. Larry, her son, was a classmate of mine so she and I had many sweet, special reminisces of him. Now she is rejoicing with him in heaven. What great memories she leaves all of us who loved and respected her.
#6 Comment By Your Regions Bank Family On June 27, 2017 @ 5:53 pm
A very sweet lady, I worked with her at Lincoln County Bank. She was loved by many.
#7 Comment By McLean Whitt On June 27, 2017 @ 6:00 pm
My heart is just broken. I moved into her neighborhood and went to visit and talk with her often. In just the short time knowing her, she became like a grandmother to me. Prayers for family and to know that she is in heaven with her husband and son is such a wonderful feeling. I just hate that I never got to say goodbye and unable to attend services. Love to you Mrs. Eley! -Mac
#8 Comment By LYNN HARRISON II On June 28, 2017 @ 1:52 pm
Worked with Mrs. Morelle for a number of years at Lincoln County Bank. She was a true lady, a mother figure to me, and a dear friend for life. She will always be present in my memories.
#9 Comment By Joy Rodriguez On June 28, 2017 @ 3:42 pm
So loved this precious lady. We lived next door or across the street from the time I was born till I moved out on my own. She was a kind, loving soul. Always a dear friend to my family. Thank you Mrs Morelle for being a part of my life.
#10 Comment By Keele Raymur On July 26, 2017 @ 6:00 pm
Miss Morelle always brought a smile to my face and sunshine to my day. I was blessed to get to know her at her doctors office. Love, love love this lady. She will be greatly missed.