Rosetta Murrell

Rosetta Lee Murrell, 81, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Atrium Health University in Charlotte.

Rosetta Lee Murrell was born on July 4th, 1939 to the late Benford Ervin Motley and Mary Ruth Jennings in Charleston West Virginia.  From a very early age, she enjoyed being in the kitchen. Many days she would be with the neighborhood children playing outside and she would sneak back in the kitchen to sit with her Mom to watch her cook.

At the age of 23, she moved to Long Island New York where she worked as a nurse's aide.  She enjoyed spending time with her Dad and stepmom  Katherine and all of her siblings. She had two children Fred and Ida and continued her work taking care of people as a nurse.

As the years went on she moved to Ayer Massachusetts with James. During that time they made wonderful memories with their grandchildren Bobby, Jamar, Tavaghn.

After James' passing, she relocated back to Long Island, New York where she lived until 1995. She then went to Kentucky to be by her mom's side and take care of her.

After her mom passed away she then moved to Erie, Pennsylvania until settling in Charlotte North Carolina. During her time in Charlotte, she made special friends that became family to her. One of the closest relationships that were cherished was with Melinda. She met her many years ago as her caretaker. Rosetta referred to her as her second daughter.   The other was Eugene. He was very involved in her life and took very good care of her. They always made one other laugh and spent many days keeping each other company.

She loved to be a homemaker to cook and take care of everyone. Her laugh could brighten up your darkest day, she was a very special lady. She also loved to attend church with her close friends.

Rosetta leaves to cherish her memory her children, Ida and Fred.  Her siblings: Eric, Valerie, Leonard, Victoria, Will, Darlene, Sharon, Lonnie, Brian, Candace, Ryevtte Ray, Patty, Brian, Ben, Eileen, and Betty.  Dorothy- Mae was preceded in death.  Her grandchildren Bobby, Jamar, Tavaghn, Darnell, Shakeem, Deborah, and Tammy.  Her greatgrandchildren Joshua, Aaron, Trevaun, Niaja, Enisjah, Niylah, Are'mon, Aaliyah, Ny'rell, Neavia, Jaiden Jamara Rose, Zarriah, Jordan, Tei'mar, Arrieonna, Isiah and Taniyah and her granddaughter's in- law Danielle, Naaemah.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday at 11:00 am at Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg

Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg is serving the Murrell family.