SALISBURY - Ethel M. Tomblin died Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at Salisbury Genesis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a resident since 2006. Born in Allendale, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Willie and Gladys Morrell. She attended the public schools in Allendale County and later enlisted in the U.S Army and served in the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps.
She moved to Salisbury several years ago and was employed with several companies. She was formerly employed with the former Mangel's Department Store in Salisbury, and as a housekeeper for the late Dr. Earl Royer.
She was a former member of Holy Temple Church of God in Christ in Salisbury, where she served for 40 years and served as a Sunday school teacher, former president of the Prayer and Bible board, chairperson of Young Peoples Willing Workers Auxiliary, former president of the Usher Board and former District Missionary. She transferred her membership to Lighthouse Full Gospel COGIC in Salisbury, where she served as Evangelist Missionary, Prayer Warrior, Psalmist and Mother of the church. She was also a foster grandparent for Pinehurst Elementary School.
Her survivors include one grandson; and several nieces and nephews other relatives and friends. A son, LeDon Reddick; daughter, Essie Mae Morrell Wigfall; sisters: Ruth Davis, Gertrude Bowley, Isador, Edith and Elizabeth Morrell; and a brother, Richard Morrell, preceded her in death.
A funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Lighthouse Full Gospel in Salisbury. Interment was at Springhill Memory Gardens in Hebron.