Bernetta P. "Bernie" Harrell, 85, Parkesburg, formerly of Philadelphia, went home to be with her Lord, on Friday, September 4, 2009 at the Harrison Senior Living Center of Christiana. She was the widow of the late Edward P. Harrell, who passed away in 2003.
Born in Powhatan, VA, she was the daughter of the late Scoffield and Fredericka Tyler Mayo. She was employed by Budd Co. and the Phila. School Dist. as a Bus Monitor Aid. She was a member of the Christian Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C. of Philadelphia and graduated from the Manna Bible Institute of Phila.
She is survived by her sons, Edward P. Harrell of Phila. and Brett I. Harrell, husband of Deonna, of Parkesburg; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and daughter.
The Funeral Service will be celebrated on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, followed by interment in the Northwood Cemetery of Philadelphia. Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing, which will be held from 9 a.m. until 10 AM.