Sharon Dorothy Hays Harrell

Sharon Dorothy Hays Harrell, 86, of Asheville, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Mission Hospital.

A native of Cleveland, OH, Sharon was a daughter of the late Francis L. Weimer and Margaret Szanzi Weimer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Lee Harrell, brother, Alan Hays, and step-father, Charles Hays.

Sharon was a graduate of Bowling Green University, and taught third grade in Cleveland, OH. After marrying her love, William Harrell, they moved to Asheville, NC where he worked for Square D for 35 years. They raised three children in East Asheville and were longtime members of Groce United Methodist Church.

Sharon loved the Lord, her family, friends and volunteering at church. She was a creative person and enjoyed painting, crafts, going to plays and tap dancing. She lived her life with laughter and joy, and will be missed by all who knew her.

Mrs. Harrell is survived by her son, Todd Harrell (Linda) and their children, Zach Harrell, Dana Harrell and Alex Harrell; her daughter, Diane Morris (Jerome) and their children, Michael Morris (Emily) and their 2 children Levi and Ira, Stephen Morris and Joseph Morris; her daughter, Tina Muse (Brad) and their children, Rustin Muse and Sara Muse.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 28 at 2:00 p.m. at Groce United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Burial will follow at Lewis Memorial Park.

Donations may be made to Groce United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 9459, Asheville, NC 28815.

Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.