on August 30, 1926 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late John Charles and Lou Annice Gibbs McCrary.
She is preceded in death by her husband, George Dewey Burrell and her two loving daughters,
Elaine Walters and Renee Touchet.
Ora worked for Sears & Roebuck Company in Marietta for over thirty years. She was very
talented at crafts including crocheting, quilting, and cross-stitch, and her award winning work is
well known. Ora was active in her community, had a giving heart, and would help anyone she
could. Ora attended Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta for more than sixty years. She took
pride in her religion and others could see that in her day to day life. She also had a talent for
bowling, rolling a 278 in November 1961 which was the state’s highest score for women. Ora
also enjoyed square dancing, card games, and RV camping with her friends and family. Ora will
be loved and missed by all.
Ora is survived by her sons, Raymond (Lois) Burrell, Charles (Andrea) Burrell and Gary (Jane)
Burrell; brother John McCrary; as well as her eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and
many special friends.
A private graveside service for Mrs. Burrell will be held
on Friday, April 10, 2020. Due to the current situation
with coronavirus, the family wants to extend their love to
each and everyone of Mrs. Burrell’s family and friends
that are not able to attend the service in person. The
family will have a public service as soon as the CDC lifts
quarantine requirements.
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