Ella Fretwell

Born May 8, 1922 in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Martin S. and Effie Virginia (Conner) Coffey.

Mrs. Fretwell was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Stuarts Draft. During her working life she was employed as a janitor with Mastic Company in Stuarts Draft until her retirement. Ella enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and great- grandchildren, embroidering, gardening and reading when time allowed. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elijah Jackson Fretwell; son, Douglas Norman Fretwell; siblings, Margaret Robertson, Herbert Coffey, Charles Coffey, Lee Coffey and Guy Coffey.

Survivors include her loving daughter, Joyce F. Henkel and husband Billy of Stuarts Draft; five grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; several great-grandchildren; special friend, Ruth Coyner; as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Calvary United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Doug Paysour and Sarah Locke officiating. Burial will follow at Augusta Memorial Park.

Active pallbearers will be Blaine Zimmerman, Wayne Henkel, Robbie Henkel, Winston Campbell, Daniel Wayne Sprouse and Travis Dritto.

Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Henkel, Wayne Coffey, Anthony Bragg and Shelton Bragg.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Friday, January 25, 2013 at the church.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Stuarts Draft Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 260, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477.

Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com