Doris Jean Nixon Harrell

   Doris Jean Nixon Harrell, 86, of 1233 Macedonia Road, Edenton, NC, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018, in her home.

   Mrs. Harrell was born in Chowan County on December 18, 1931, and was the last surviving of 14 children born to the late John Thomas and Dicie Roberta Perry Nixon. A homemaker, faithful wife, and loving mother, she was known throughout the community and surrounding area for her homemade cakes. Raised in the fellowship of Rocky Hock Baptist Church, early in her marriage and after moving to the Macedonia community, she became a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, where she had been active in the W.M.U. and the Adult Choir. Other enjoyments included her membership in the Advance Home Extension Club, and the time spent with her family.

   In addition to her parents and siblings, she was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Joseph Harrell, Sr. in 2013, after nearly 62 years of marriage.

   Surviving are four daughters, Joy Chappell and husband, Dennis, of Hobbsville, Jean Bunch and husband, Richard, of Tyner, and Jan Layton and husband, Mike, and Jill Williams, and husband, Steve, all of Edenton; a son, Isaac Harrell, Jr. and wife, Lucille, of Elizabeth City; nine grandchildren, Bill and Joseph Harrell, Heath Chappell, Matthew Bunch, Emily Nicholson, Chris and A.J. Layton, and John and Sarah Williams; and 15 great-grandchildren.

   Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in Macedonia Baptist Church and will be conducted by her pastor, The Rev. Bob Young, assisted by her grandson, A.J. Layton. A private burial will follow in the Nixon Family Cemetery. Friends are invited to join the family in the fellowship hall of the church immediately following the service, or all other times at the residence.

   Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund of Macedonia Baptist Church, P.O. Box 18, or to Access Point Church, P.O. Box 851, or to Caregivers Day Out, Inc., P.O. Box 291, all in Edenton, NC 27932.

   Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, is assisting the family with arrangements, and online condolences may be made to them by visiting www.millerfhc.com.