Theodora Harrell

1930 – 2024

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Theodora Alice Harrell, 93, of Union, passed away Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Sunset Health Care Center in Union.

She was born Nov. 8, 1930, to Dolphus and Dora I. (Ehlert) Hensley in Gasconade County.

She was united in marriage to Allen Lanoice Harrell, May 29, 1952, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Theodora was a member of the Church of Christ of Florissant. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, going antiquing, collecting arrowheads and Civil War memorabilia.

She was preceded in death by parents, Dolphus and Dora; husband, Allen; and siblings, Paton Hensley and Fern Cenarussa.

She is survived by children, David Harrell and wife Nancy of Rosebud and Donna Sharpe and husband Dennis of Rome, Ga.; and four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held Friday, Aug. 23, at Lockhart Cemetery at Strain with Rev. Kevin Sullivan officiating.

Memorials requested to Lockhart Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville.