Iris Dean (Bowen) Harrell

Iris Dean Harrell, age 79, passed away November 5, 2020 in Martin County.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Exum M. "Ex" Harrell, Jr.; sister, Jeanette Thomas and grandson, Trent Allen Harrell.

She's leaving a lifetime of cherished memories for her sons, Exum M. “Chubby” Harrell, III (Christine) of Tarboro, Kirby J. Harrell (Amy) of Nashville, Christopher “Len” Harrell (Amy) of Macclesfield; daughters, Alexa Dean Varnadore (Tony) of Lawrence and Sharon Harrell Perkins (Frank) of Flowery Branch, GA; sister, Pat Williams (Dennis) of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Exum “Squeak” M. Harrell IV, Dustin “Jay” Harrell, Tyler Len Harrell, Darrin Lee Harrell, Allie Brianna Perkins and Carson Frank Perkins; great-grandchildren, Savannah Dail, Summer Harrell, Kennedy Harrell, Jax Harrell, Avery Harrell, Aiden Harrell, Madison Harrell, Ivy Grace Harrell, Julia Rose Harrell, and Dakota Harrell.

A service to celebrate and remember Iris Dean's life will be held at Northern Blvd Baptist Church, Tarboro, on Monday, November 9, 2020, at 11:00 AM, with burial following at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 8, 2020 from 6 PM – 8:00 PM, also at Northern Blvd Baptist Church, and other times at the home of Chubby and Christine Harrell.

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