Obituary of Elizabeth Belle Edwards Worrell


ELIZABETH BELLE EDWARDS WORRELL

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Monday, January 20, 1997 

Bettie Edwards Worrell, 94, died Jan. 19, 1997, in Southampton Memorial Hospital. 

Mrs. Worrell, a native of Southampton County, was the daughter of the late Peter B. and Nelia Griffin Edwards. She was the widow of Willie T. Worrell. She was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church and the Mary White Cobb Circle. 

She is survived by a daughter, Helen W. Simmons and husband Wallace of Franklin; a granddaughter, Holly S. Estes and husband Bill of Chesapeake; a sister, Lucy E. Blood of Midlothian, Va.; and nieces and nephews. 

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Riverside Cemetery by the Rev. Robert Parks. Memorial donations may be made to Courtland United Methodist Church or the Courtland Rescue Squad. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B-4


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Bettie Edwards Worrell, born about 1902, died 19 Jan 1997 in Southampton County at age 94; she was the daughter of Peter B. and Nelia Griffin Edwards and the widow of Willie T. Worrell.

A graveside service for Bettie Edwards Worrell was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, 21 Jan 1997, in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland, Virginia, officiated by Rev. Robert Parks.

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ELIZABETH BELLE EDWARDS WORRELL

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Monday, January 20, 1997 

Bettie Edwards Worrell, 94, died Jan. 19, 1997, in Southampton Memorial Hospital. 

Mrs. Worrell, a native of Southampton County, was the daughter of the late Peter B. and Nelia Griffin Edwards. She was the widow of Willie T. Worrell. She was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church and the Mary White Cobb Circle. 

She is survived by a daughter, Helen W. Simmons and husband, Wallace, of Franklin; a granddaughter, Holly S. Estes and husband, Bill, of Chesapeake; a sister, Lucy E. Blood of Midlothian, Va.; and nieces and nephews. 

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Riverside Cemetery by the Rev. Robert Parks. Memorial donations may be made to Courtland United Methodist Church or the Courtland Rescue Squad. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. 

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | Value                                                                        |
| Name  | Bettie (Elizabeth Belle Edwards) Worrell                                     |
| Age   | 94 years                                                                     |
| Birth | 1902 (estimated); Southampton County, Virginia (native)                      |
| Death | 19 January 1997; Southampton Memorial Hospital, Southampton County, Virginia |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                   | Relationship          | Residence                             |
| Bettie Edwards Worrell | Decedent              | Southampton County, Virginia (native) |
| Peter B. Edwards       | Father                | Not stated                            |
| Nelia Griffin Edwards  | Mother                | Not stated                            |
| Willie T. Worrell      | Husband (predeceased) | Not stated                            |
| Helen W. Simmons       | Daughter              | Franklin, Virginia                    |
| Wallace Simmons        | Son-in-law            | Franklin, Virginia                    |
| Holly S. Estes         | Granddaughter         | Chesapeake, Virginia                  |
| Bill Estes             | Grandson-in-law       | Chesapeake, Virginia                  |
| Lucy E. Blood          | Sister                | Midlothian, Virginia                  |
| Rev. Robert Parks      | Funeral officiant     | Not stated                            |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 20 January 1997      |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B-4                  |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• She was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church.  
• She was a member of the Mary White Cobb Circle.  
• Birth name was Elizabeth Belle Edwards.

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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