Joan Horrell

Joan Elizabeth Horrell, 80, of Glennon passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at her home.

She was born Dec. 11, 1943, to the late Phillip and Erma Trafford Mallett in Arkansas. She was a 1962 graduate of Delta High School.

Joan Mallett and Harley Horrell were united in marriage April 18 1964, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Glennon. She joined the parish with her husband and remained a member for nearly 60 years. She was a member of St. Anthony Ladies Sodality for many years.

Joan and Harley had two children, Gary and Glen. She loved to spend time with her children and husband. She was a homemaker and took the best care of her family. Once her sons had children, Joan discovered the joy of being grandma, and she loved spoiling her grandchildren.

She loved to sew, cook, clean and garden. She was always in the kitchen baking something to send home with her children and grandchildren. She canned a lot of tomato juice and made the best homemade blackberry jelly.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Harley Horrell of the home; two sons, Gary Horrell of Delta and Glen (Rhonda) Horrell of Glennon; three grandchildren, Holt Horrell, Brooke (Bailey Beggs) Horrell and Samuel Horrell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ed Mallett; and two sisters, Kay Preston and Diane Shackles.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at Hutchings-Pendergrass Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill. Parish prayers and rosary will begin at 4 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Glennon. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Chris Horrell, Alan Horrell, Samuel Horrell, Holt Horrell, Bailey Beggs and Johnny DeBrock.