Naomi Ruth Harrell

Naomi Ruth Harrell formerly of Hermiston was born September 7, 1938 in Mineral Wells, TX the daughter of Ewell and Edith (Britton) Shires. She passed in Echo, OR on May 2, 2025 at the age of 86.

Naomi grew up and attended her schooling in Weatherford, Texas. She married Gerald Harrell in 1972 in California. The couple lived in Arcata, CA for several years before moving to Hermiston, OR in 1978. While living in Hermiston, she worked for Lamb Weston in the Packing department for over twenty years. After she retired, the couple moved to Yellville, Arkansas where they resided from 2000 until 2019. She lived in Grants Pass for five years until moving to Echo in late 2024.

Naomi enjoyed traveling, crocheting (especially baby blankets), listening to Southern Gospel Music and going to Southern Gospel concerts and was a long time member of the Church of God. She adored all of her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Debbie Scott, Joe (Wanda) Stephens, Joy (Martin) Hotchkiss, Pauline (Daniel) Sherbahn; stepsons, Gerald Harrell and Keith (Penni) Harrell; twelve grandchildren, twenty seven great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald on May 4, 2022; her parents; daughter, Sheryll; brothers, Wesley and Paul; and a sister, Waudene.

A Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday May 8, 2025 at Burns Mortuary of Hermiston (685 W Hermiston Avenue Hermiston, OR). A Celebration of Life service will also be held in Grants Pass, Oregon (details will be announced later). Burial will be in Hawthorne Memorial Gardens in Grants Pass, OR. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. 

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