Jackie Harrell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Jackie Graham “Mama Jackie” Harrell, age 87, of Douglas passed away Sunday evening, July 5, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born November 8, 1927 to the late Thomas Graham and the late Estelle Tanner. Mrs. Harrell, a native of Coffee County, was a former employee of B. C. Moore & Sons, and she was the first Police-woman with the Douglas City Police Department. She was also “Miss Douglas” in the mid 1940’s. Mrs. Harrell was a member of the College Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include: Children: Julie Mashburn of Claxton, Ga. ; Janet Nolan, Jim Harrell, Jill Harrell Corbitt, John Harrell, and Scott Ricketson, all of Douglas, Ga.; 10 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, and 4 Great Great Grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 2:00 P. M., at the First Assembly of God, with Rev. Marshall Adcock, and Rev. Michael Bass officiating. The Interment followed in the Douglas City Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were: Robert Mashburn, Randy Mashburn, Kyle Mashburn, Dalton Harrell, Al Garcia, and Cauley Bowen. Special Musical Selections, “He Raised Me Up”, was presented by CD Music by Josh Grobhan, and “Amazing Grace” was rendered by the Congregation, led by Rev. Marshall Adcock, with Othalyne Bowen, at the Piano. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by the Pianist, Othalyne Bowen, at the Piano. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the Arrangements.

Jackie Harrell

November 8, 1927 - July 5, 2015