Vera Mae Moody Harrell

Vera Mae Moody Harrell, 88, of Hortense passed away Friday morning, January 30, 2026, after an extended illness.

Born in Brantley County to the late Clarence James and Fronie Mae Dowling Moody. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Downing Monroe Harrell, one grandson, Adam Rannow, and one sister, Mary Waters.

Vera Mae was a homemaker and a member of Hortense Wesleyan Church. She always enjoyed gardening and shopping.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Edward McGinnis of Jacksonville, FL, one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Kelly Harrell of Orange City, FL; two grandchildren, Angel Schera and A.J. Rannow; two great-grandchildren, Jacobe Schera and Holden Rannow; two sisters, Geraldine Branch of Hortense, and Lavonne Sellers (David) of Hortense; two brothers, Jerry Moody (Ruby) of Hortense, and Terry Moody (Debbie) of Hortense; special niece and nephew caregivers, Walter Manning and Dianna Branch of Hortense; several niece, nephews and other relatives.

Visitation will be held Tuesday morning, February 3, 2026, beginning at 10 am at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday morning, February 3, 2026, at 11 am at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta with Rev. Thomas Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Satilla Cemetery in Hortense. 

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com