of Little Rock, AR
January 8, 1935 - August 24, 2022
Edna Frances Hunnicutt Fell, age 87, of Little Rock, Arkansas, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Edna was born January 8, 1935, in Little Rock, to Cody Eugene Hunnicutt and Beatrix Schallhorn Hunnicutt. She was blessed to have an inspiring younger sister, Jeanne, whom she adored. Edna grew up in Russellville and Clarksville, graduating from Clarksville High. She was crowned Queen Alberta X, representing the Johnson County Peach Festival.
Edna attended Arkansas State Teacher's College and College of the Ozarks, where she met the love of her life, George Raymond Fell. He was her Football Player and she was his Homecoming Queen. They were married on July 4, 1954, in Clarksville, and were devoted to each other for 47 years, residing in Clarksville, Fort Smith, Camden and Little Rock.
Edna was a loving Mom and Grammy to 3 daughters, 7 grands and 3 great grands. She enjoyed game nights with her grands, gardening, church, bridge club, travel and anything Razorback. She was a talented seamstress, a wonderful cook, a competitive ping pong player, Champion of Chicken foot, and loved to fish and go on cruises. She was a passionate Cheerleader for all family performances, competitions, sports, recitals & celebrations. Grammy was there! Always sharing her sweet smile and positive attitude, she loved her family and friends completely and unconditionally.
Her work career included secretary, preschool teacher, community & school volunteer, and bookkeeper before retiring after 20 years with Little Rock Family Practice. Edna was a long-time member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she built beautiful friendships within the Open-Door Sunday School Class. She was grateful to serve alongside friends in the Altar Guild Ministry.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband, step-mother (Lois Tharp Hunnicutt) and beloved sister, Jeanne Taylor (Travis). Survivors include three daughters, Linda Fell Swain (Barry), Mary Fell Jenkins and Julie Bea Curtis (Gregg); seven grandchildren, Erin Swain of Lonoke, Kristen Curtis of Greenville, S.C., Kendall Jenkins Crow (Taylor), Casey Jenkins, Cole Jenkins, Cody Curtis and Keaton Curtis (Jordan); three great-grandchildren, Beckett, Sutton, Truitt Crow; cherished first cousins, Tommy Schallhorn (Susan) of Bentonville, David Schallhorn of Cantonment, FL, Johnny Schallhorn (LouCree) of DeWitt, Mary Jean Dabbs (Bill) of Little Rock and special nieces, Donna Ruggles (Lynn) of Fairview, TN, Gail Ruggles Griffith (Jeff) of Hope, and a Loving host of cousins, nieces and friends.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Trinity United Methodist Church. A visitation & reception to follow. A private family committal service will be later that afternoon.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1101 North Mississippi, Little Rock, AR 72207.
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16 Condolence(s)
Rosemary (Wilson) Wall
Friday, September 2, 2022
Dear girls. Edna and I had so much fun thru our work together at LRFPC. We have laughed so much and I always looked to her as my friend, not her boss. My prayers are with you each as you go thru your time of grief. Love to you all.
Vickie Saugey Schaffner
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
I felt very blessed to know Mrs. Edna , beautiful lady inside and out . My prayers are with the family .
Florence (Trude) Puckett
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Praying for your family as you adjust. I loved to hear stories about your precious mom. She raised amazing daughters who love the Lord and each other.
Cindy McLeod
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Julie, Linda, and Mary,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your beautiful mom raised three amazing women! Praying for you all in this time.
Cindy and Brett
Melanie Beck
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
She will be missed! Such a sweet and kind lady. Edna always had a smile and was full of laughter. The entire Fell family was full of fun and laughter!
Mark Miurphy
Monday, August 29, 2022
Dear Linda, Mary, Julie and family:
I was very saddened to hear of Ms. Edna’s passing. What a wonderful lady ( as you guys know!). I have nothing but fond memories of her and your Dad going back to the early “L†days (circa1966). She was always so positive, friendly and genuinely caring to all those she met. As you know she was a beloved member of our Trinity Methodist family for so many years, and we will truly miss that smiling face of hers in church! It has been an honor seeing her in my office for many years, and she was always so pleasant even when you knew she didn’t feel well.
We will be out of town and not able to attend her service, but will certainly be there in spirit.
If’s there’s a Homecoming King and Queen in Heaven George and Edna will indeed be chosen! Hope to talk to you guys soon- Love, Mark Murphy
Lisa Stecks
Monday, August 29, 2022
Mary,
I can't believe that we just talked at Hospice and now, have both lost our mom and dad. Your mom was such a sweet lady and I will always remember her from church. Love, Lisa
ashley & adam trentham
Monday, August 29, 2022
We count ourselves so very lucky to have had Ms. Edna as our neighbor. She was the very definition of kindness and compassion. She was and is now the guardian angel of the neighborhood.
Marsha Reagan
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Mary I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ron Holmes
Saturday, August 27, 2022
To Edna's family, you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you all. Ron and Jo Anne Holmes
Randi Bryant
Saturday, August 27, 2022
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mom was an amazing woman with a smile that lit up the room. She will be greatly missed. Praying for all of you.
Robin DeHaven
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Julie I am so sorry to see that your mother has passed away. I feel so lucky to have met her just several weeks ago. She was so sweet.I will be praying for your family.
Donna J Ruggles
Saturday, August 27, 2022
I will miss her so much! There was always so much laughter in the Fell house on L Street. Aunt Edna lived a full life, making the most of every minute. She and Uncle George raised my three beautiful cousins to love God with all their hearts, minds and soul. Rest in Peace, my sweet aunt.
Randall and Rene’ Crow
Friday, August 26, 2022
We are praying for peace for you all during this difficult goodbye. Sweet Grammy was such a kind hearted lady who made others feel comfortable and loved and we are so glad to have known her.
Donna Morey
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Grace, Peace and Love to all those Edna loved.
rachel BABA MORGAN JOHNSON
Thursday, August 25, 2022
I AM SO SORRY TO SEE ABOUT eDNA PASSING AWAY. i WENT TO SCHOOL WITH jEANNIE HER SISTER AND HER HUSBAND WAS MY cOACH IN HIGH SCHOOLsHE WAS A BEAUTFUL PERSON AND MISSED BY ALL. mY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY