Ann Elizabeth Starnes Harrell

Ann Elizabeth Starnes Harrell, age 81, of Paris died Monday, May 12, 2008 at Paris Regional Medical Center in Paris, Texas. She was born on October 27, 1926 to the late Alfred H. and Hazel Bush Starnes in Madison, Tennessee. She attended schools in Madison, graduated from Isaac Litton High School in Nashville, Tennessee and attended college at Tennessee Tech and Peabody College. Ann married William T. "Bill" Harrell on June 13, 1947 and he preceded her in death on October 24, 1983. Ann's only daughter, Melanie Marie Harrell Prince and husband, Dub, were killed in a tragic vehicle accident on April 9, 1971. She is survived by her Son & Daughter-in-law, Steve & Sue Harrell of Paris, Texas; 2 Granddaughters, Holly Ann McDougall and husband, Rick of Paris, Texas and Kelly Sue Harrell of Johnson City, Tennessee; Sister, Martha Starnes Green of Hendersonville, Tennessee along with several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews and many loving Cousins scattered across the United States. Ann was a musician from age 4 and played piano and organ until her death. In 1955, she and Bill moved their family to El Paso, Texas. In 1965, they moved to Weatherford, Texas and then in 1970, the moved to Paris, Texas where she resided until her death. She worked many hours as a volunteer for the Red Cross as well as Hospital Auxiliaries in Texas and Tennessee, logging over 6000 volunteer hours. She organized the auxiliary at Weatherford Hospital, serving as President for 2 years. She owned and operated Ann's Prowlin' Store on North Main for 10 Ã‚Â½ years, later retiring after working at McCuistion Hospital. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Paris, a former member of Paris Rodeo and Horse Club and the Paris Golf and Country Club. Memorial services have been set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the Starrett Funeral Home Chapel in Paris with Rev. Ray Starnes and Rev. Van Lazaroff officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Home in Lindale, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held June 16, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at the City Road Chapel United Methodist Church in Madison, TN with private interment to be held in the Nashville National Cemetery where she will be buried alongside her husband of 37 Ã‚Â½ years. If desired, memorials may be made to City Road Chapel United Methodist Church in Madison, Tennessee or to the First United Methodist Church in Paris, Texas. Many thanks are extended to Dr. Bert Strom and the many doctors, nurses and EMT personnel who very lovingly attended and cared for her throughout the years.

Ann Elizabeth Starnes Harrell

October 27, 2026 - May 12, 2008