Marie Conwell, 63

Published 5:02 pm Thursday, April 11, 2013

APRIL 11 – Marie Conwell, 63, of Farmville, passed away at her home, Thursday, April 11, 2013. She was the wife of Pastor Steve Conwell.

She was born on July 14, 1949 in Whitakers, NC, to the late Louise Cooper Wells and Clarence Wells Sr.

Mrs. Conwell loved children, raised her own and fostered many others. She worked with young people at church and directed children's programs. She showed her love of the Lord through her work with young people.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Steve Conwell; children, Steven Larry Conwell Jr. (Jessi) of Farmville, Timothy Mark Conwell (Renee') of Keysville, and Regina Danielle Conwell of Farmville; seven grandchildren, Taylor Nicole Conwell, Hayley Morgan Conwell, Jordan Thomas Conwell, Hannah Madison Conwell, Stephen Aubrey Conwell, Steven Larry Conwell III, and Brooke Erin Conwell; three sisters, Berniece Lewter, Faye Richards, and Mary Boyce; brother, Gilbert Wells; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence Wells Jr. and Donald Wells.

A funeral service will be held Saturday April 13, at 2 p.m. at Maranatha Baptist Church.

Family will receive friends on Friday, April 12 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Puckett Funeral Home.

Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, is serving the family. www.puckettfh.com