"Mike and Jane,
I am so glad that I was able to meet Ollie and help care for her. She was like an extra grandma to me. I miss her so much and think of her often. I am a better person because of her. She could brighten a dark dark day with her smile. I love her so much and will miss her. "
In loving memory of
Ollie Althea Harrell
December 29, 1920 - December 23, 2013
Ollie A. Harrell, 92, of Ames, died Monday, December 23, 2013, at her home. A private family service will be at a later date.
Ollie was born December 29, 1920 in Panama, Nebraska; the daughter of Leon and Josephine Price. She graduated from Fairfield High School and Parsons College.
Ollie married her soul mate Wayne on March 12, 1944. They loved to play golf together and retired to Bella Vista, Arkansas in 1978 until returning to Ames in 2002. Ollie lost Wayne on December 21, 2011.
She is survived by two sons, Mike (Jane) Harrell of Ames, and Steve (Gretchen) Harrell of Madison, Wisconsin; three grandchildren, Kate (Brian) McKnight of Madison, Mark Harrell of Seattle, and Scott Harrell of Chicago.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Dale.
Memorials may be given to Arc of Story County in honor of two of Ollie's good friends, Molly Allen and Debbie Gandrup.
Online condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremation.com
Tributes
"Mike and Jane,thinking of you.You did a wonderful job taking care of your mom.She was a special person.Wonderful picture of her.this is how I remember her.You will be in our thoughts. "
"Mike, Jane, and Family - we will miss Ollie so much. She was such a strong presence in our lives the past years as we gathered at her place for our weekly meal. We are better for having known her, but we know it was hard for her to be with us the past few weeks. May her memories bring you comfort, her life was a blessing to all who knew her."