Obituary of Cornie Mae S. Pell

Cornie Mae Stallings Pell, age 84, of Shawboro, NC, went to be with the Lord, March 2, 2003. She was born in Perquimans County daughter of the late Edward T. and Sallie King Stallings, and the widow of Paul Edward Pell Sr.. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and loved her family and friends very much and put them first in her life. She always had a twinkle in her eye and a ‘witty’ answer for you. She was an inspiration to all that came in her presence. No matter how heavy her burden or pain, she would always try to give you that little ‘smile’ and an encouraging word. No more pain-no more suffering-Praise God-She fought a good fight. Her faith in her God got her through it all. She was a faithful member of Providence Baptist Church, Shawboro, NC. Mrs. Pell is survived by one son, Paul E. Pell Jr. of Shawboro, NC; three daughters, Ella Mae P. Pell and husband, Melvin of Chesapeake, VA, Sally Ann P. Morris and husband, Aubrey G. of Elizabeth City, NC, Betty Marie P. Kight and husband, Joseph W. of Shawboro, NC; five grandchildren Belinda Stallings of Richmond, VA, Kim M. Underwood and husband John of Elizabeth City, NC, Kevin Morris of Elizabeth City, NC, Weldon Kight and wife Suzy of Ashburn, VA, and Paula K. Franson and husband Mike of Cape May, NJ; eight great grandchildren, Kolby, Kyle, and Kaden Underwood of Elizabeth City, NC, Adam, Jonah, and Jacob Kight of Ashburn, VA, Jessica and Holly Franson of Cape May, NJ; one brother, Sidney Stallings and wife Gladys of Belvidere, NC; one sister, Sue Stallings and husband Asa of Belvidere, NC; two nieces and two nephews and several cousins. Cornie will also leave a special place in the hearts of her many friends who loved and supported her during her life. A funeral service will be held on March 5, 2003 at 11:00 am in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with the Revs. Charles Wellons and Charles Stevens officiating. Burial will be in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive at the funeral home Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:30 and also immediately following the chapel service. Memorial donation made be made to Providence Baptist Church, 765 Shawboro Rd., Shawboro, NC 27973 . The family will be at the residence of Aubrey and Sally Ann Morris, 584 Blount Rd., Elizabeth City, NC. To sign the online register, visit www.twifordfh.com. Twifords Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is charge of arrangements.