Eleanor D. Morrell

Eleanor D. Morrell, 71, passed quietly to be with our Lord May18, 2011. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Jack L. Morrell. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Virginia Jordan and husband David of Moyock, NC, and Shelley Rigdon and husband Tracy of Chesapeake; grandchildren, Trey Rigdon and wife Kirstyn of Portsmouth, Tim Rigdon and wife Caitlin of Lynchburg, Tanner Rigdon of Chesapeake, Lindsey Jordan of Moyock, NC, and Ginny Kinsey of Chesapeake; and great grandson Brayden Souza of Portsmouth; and brothers Walter E. Disney of VA Beach and John A. Disney of Surry County, VA.

Eleanor was loved dearly by many friends and family. She was a kind and endearing women, who was loved by many.

Eleanor retired from South Eastern Virginia Training Center as a nurse’s aide. She was a beloved community civil servant who changed lives through her actions as a member of the Chesapeake CERT team.

The family will be receiving friends and family Sunday afternoon between 4-6pm at 3407 Flying Star Court, Chesapeake, VA 23323 and again prior to the funeral at 11:00 am on Monday at Rosewood Memorial Chapel, 601 N. Witchduck Rd, VA Beach. The funeral will follow at 12:00pm at Rosewood Memorial Park officiated by Rev. E. L. Trueblood.

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation instead to the American Diabetes Association.