Hazel Jearlean Shell

Bristol, TN – Hazel Jearlean Ramey Shell, age 91, passed on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Hazel was born and raised in Grundy, VA, and as a young adult, she moved to New London, Connecticut where she worked for Time Life Magazine for many years. In 1970, Hazel returned to Grundy where she was a member of the Church of Christ.

Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Kelza Belcher Ramey; husband, Donald C. Shell; infant daughter, Mary Catherine Shell; son, Larry Ramey; and three sisters, Imogene Elswick, Eunice Thomas, and Betty Williamson.

She is survived by her son, Mike Shell and wife Hallie; five grandchildren, Tony, Brian, Jackie, Larry Dale, and Will; several great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Green Hills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, VA, with Claudie Crigger officiating.

Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register. The family of Hazel Jearlene Ramey Shell is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.