Eleanor Newman Aylor Jarrell of Orange passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at her home.
She was a daughter of the late Frederick Walker Aylor and Martha Elizabeth Newman Aylor of Madison County. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of almost 65 years, Samuel Buckner Jarrell, Jr; sisters Margaret A. Gallihugh and Irene A. Bateman; brother Thomas Frederick Aylor; son Stanley Bruce Jarrell and grandson Dillon Samuel Jarrell.
Survivors include daughter Karen J. Morris (Jay) of Greene County; sons Gregory Scott Jarrell (Yvette) of Orange County and Kevin Buckner Jarrell (Kimberly) of Florida and daughter- in-law Denise M. Jarrell of North Carolina; sister, Martha Ann Schultz (Clarence) of Oshkosh WI and brother, Claude William “Bill” Aylor (Alice) of West Chester OH.
She was Grandma/Yaya/Gmallie to seven grandchildren: Christin J. Mayo (Owen), Meagan J. Emery (Wayne), Spencer D. Jarrell, Danielle G. Jones (Travis), Allison K. Gent, Hannah R. Jarrell, and Ethan S. Jarrell and four great grandchildren: Natalie R. Reardon, Jacob Samuel Mayo, Sarah E. Mayo and Kaiden O. Jones. Also, a host of nieces and nephews.
Eleanor attended Madison County High School. She was a loving wife and devoted mother, grandmother and sister that will be sorely missed. She was a talented seamstress, amazing cook, and master of organization and creativity. Eleanor was a Christian, member of Orange Baptist Church where she served on many committees and taught Sunday School.
Eleanor was employed by the Orange County Review newspaper for a number of years, worked at the Orange County Clerk’s office and retired from the Orange County Treasurer’s office.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Madison Memorial Gardens in Madison County.
In lieu of flowers and in honor of Eleanor, the family requests memorial gifts be given to Orange Baptist Church (PO Box 167, Orange, VA 22960) or the charity of your choice.
Preddy’s Funeral Home in Orange is assisting the family.
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