Mrs. Elma Jarrell celebrates 105 years!

Mrs Elma Jarrell of the Spears Chapel community in Burkeville celebrates her 105th birthday!

Mrs Jarrell has resided her whole life in the Spears Chapel community. She and her daughter Bonnie live on the original homesite where she was raised. Mrs Jarrell is the wife of the late Elcie Jarrell who served as a Newton county commissioner. Their son, Melton Jarrell, followed serving multiple terms in the same office.

God has blessed Elma with 3 children, (Melton, Barbara, and Bonnie)10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 25 great great grandchildren, with 2 more on the way! Elma has faithfully served the Lord and has had 7 pastors come from her and Elcie.

The family is so thankful for her leadership as she continues to show no sign of slowing down anytime soon!

Happy birthday Mrs Jarrell! May this be your finest year yet!