Lorene

Hansell

Francis Lorene Hansell daughter of the late Minnie Erle Drewey Parsons and James Parsons was born in Delaware, Arkansas, on August 8, 1931. She departed this life at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre, Missouri, on March 8, 2013 at the age of 81.

On December 25, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri, Lorene was united in marriage to Alva Hansell and to this union two children were born. Lorene was a great cook and she enjoyed collecting salt and pepper shakers, working seek and find puzzles and traveling to Arkansas to visit family. Lorene loved babysitting for the many children she cared for.

Lorene was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, Junior, Clarence, Gerald, G.H. and J.C. Parsons and one sister, Modene Derrick.

Lorene is survived by one son, Alva R. Hansell of Columbia, IL, one daughter, Scheliah E. Armor of Park Hills, MO, three grandchildren, Jeremy, Kellee and Kasey, and one sister, Irene Crader of Leadington, MO, and a host of nieces and nephews who will mourn her passing. The family of Lorene sends a special thanks to the staff of St. Joe Manor and the Safe Harbor hospice for all of their love and excellent care.

Visitation: Tues. March 12th at 10 AM with funeral services following at 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Minister: Geraldine Rains

Burial: Smith Cemetery, Oates, Missouri

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri