Eloise Roberts Krell

She was born in Perry, Florida, on October 14, 1924. Eloise met her husband, George, in 1942 and, after a 3-month courtship, they eloped. He then left at once for overseas duty, returning 33 months later. They were married 58 years, ending with his death in 2000. Eloise retired from the Department of Highway Safety in 1990 after 31 years. She was a devout Christian and enjoyed teaching Sunday school. She loved her Immanuel Church family and even after becoming paralyzed in 2009, she tried to attend church as much as possible. She was a lesson in grace and dignity under bad circumstances.

She is survived by her children, Ron Krell (Donna), Robin Hamilton, Buddy Krell (Melissa), Bobby Krell (Cindy), Cathy Wagoner (Clint), all of Tallahassee; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Krell-Davis (Ryan), Chris Hamilton, Steven Hamilton (Beth), Adam Krell, Matthew Krell, Zachary Krell, Alexandria Krell, and Grace Wagoner; three great-grandchildren, Bailey Davis, Kiera Davis and Jordan Hamilton. Also surviving her are three brothers, Albert Roberts (Bobby), Elbert Roberts (Betty), and Rev. Clyde Roberts (Beth). She is predeceased by two grandsons, Jonathan Krell and Travis Krell, as well as her parents and three siblings. The family would like to express their appreciation to Lisa Lindsay, who was a loving and devoted caregiver.

Funeral services will be Monday, March 11, at 2 p.m., at Immanuel Baptist Church in Tallahassee, with burial at Indian Springs Baptist Church in Miccosukee. Family will receive friends from 4 – 6 p.m. at Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home, Riggins Road Chapel in Tallahassee (877-8191). Memorial contributions in honor of Eloise may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church.

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