Frances Dorchester Harrell, 93, died on September 25, 2014, in Pensacola, where she had resided since 1946. Born on March 21, 1921, in Jackson, Mississippi, she grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana. She attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, and was a graduate of Louisiana State University. She married John Daniel Harrell on October 31, 1942, at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and resided at Ft. Bragg until he went overseas with the 101st Airborne Division in October, 1943. She then returned to Shreveport for the remainder of World War II where she did volunteer work with the Red Cross and became involved in her father's oil and gas exploration business. She remained active in this business until her death and was known for her vast knowledge of the development of oil and gas production in Mississippi, Alabama, and Northwest Florida. Mrs. Harrell had five children in six and one-half years whom she raised in her house on Magnolia Avenue, which was her home until her death. There were always extra places at dinner for one or more friends of her husband or children, and everyone was welcome in her home. For many years, she and her family hosted a Christmas night open house which is fondly remembered by those who were guests. During her later years, she especially enjoyed not only her family, but also being visited by so many who considered her house their second home while growing up. In addition to her business activities and family responsibilities, she was a founding member of the Junior League of Pensacola, a charter member of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, and a member of many civic and social organizations in Pensacola. She was a very open and friendly person who loved to talk and who had a genuine interest in other people. She lived a long and complete life and was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She will be greatly missed. Mrs. Harrell was preceded in death by her husband, John Daniel Harrell; by her first child, John Daniel Harrell, Jr.; by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miner Dorchester; by her sister, Mrs. Glenn G. Mortimer, Jr.; and by her great-granddaughter, Leighton E. Harrell. She is survived by her daughter, Adele Harrell Balink and husband, Bob, Colorado Springs, Colorado; her son, Charles Miner Harrell and wife, Jeannie, Pensacola, Florida; her son, William Dorchester Harrell and wife, Theresa, Pensacola, Florida; her daughter, Anne Harrell Jacobi and husband, Dave, Pensacola, Florida; her ten grandchildren and their spouses, Kathryn Balink Fernandez (Ronald), Charles Miner Harrell, Jr. (Elizabeth), Daniel Eugene Harrell (Emily), Frank Mansfield Harrell (Aaron), Lacy Harrell Phillips (Jeffrey), Julie Harrell Koegler (Michael), William Dorchester Harrell, Jr., John Harrell Jacobi, Frances Marie Jacobi, and Margaret Anne Jacobi; and her nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, Pensacola, Florida, with The Reverend Thack Dyson officiating. Visitation will take place at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, 2276 Airport Boulevard, Pensacola, on Monday, September 29, 2014 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, American Heart Association, or a charity of your choice.