1935-2023

Claudeen Hurley Pannell, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS. She was born on October 9, 1935, in Amory to parents, Roy and Bertha Hurley. She married Wayne Pannell on October 30, 1960, who preceded her in death on October 5, 2020.

Claudeen loved her family and friends considering them priceless treasures. Her greatest moments were spent in the kitchen and enjoying her many talents. Her favorite Bible verse was Ephesians 4:32- And be ye kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also in Christ forgave you. Claudeen was a living example of this scripture. She always treated everyone with utmost kindness, encouraging others to also forgive. A working woman, she had many titles. She and her husband owned a grocery store in Artesia, MS for many years…a business owner, LPN, cafeteria dietician and working in the church nursery at First United Methodist Church in Macon, MS. She was a member of Meadowood Baptist Church in Amory, MS.

Claudeen is survived by her children, Pat Delk (Bill) of Columbus, MS., Debbie Montgomery of Starkville, MS., Kenny Loden of Port St. Joe, FL., Michael Pannell (Teresa) of Nettleton, MS and Vicky Rogers (Nicky) of Macon, MS. She was blessed with 22 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 2 great, great grandchildren.  Her brother, David Hurley (Robbie) of Amory, MS. Her sister, Pat Dixon of Columbus, MS. Many special students, especially Mary Kyzer. A host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brother, Drexel Hurley, her sister, Evelene Fears.

A celebration of life with graveside service will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Hatley Cemetery, 60328 Hatley Road, Amory, MS.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital in Memphis, TN.