Patricia Elaine Marnell 63 of 1218 US Hwy 258 North died Wednesday April 4 2012 in Vidant Pitt Medical Center Greenville NC. Ms. Marnell was born in Portsmouth VA and was the daughter of the late Robert and Myrtle S. Marnell. A homemaker she had also retired as a corrections officer with Rivers Correctional Institute in Winton. Surviving are her husband M. Douglas Earley; three daughters Tammey Darden and husband George Pennie Herbert and husband Herb and Traci Jones and husband Brian; a son James Tiger Ellestad and wife Karen; three sisters Florence Bobby and Sandra Sue Sue; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving are Dougs sons Woody and Timmy Earley. A graveside memorial service will be held Wednesday April 11th at 5:00 p.m. in the Earley Family Cemetery located off of Swains Mill Road in Harrellsville. Miller Funeral Home 304 Main Street Gatesville is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.