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Nell Haralson
Passed away January 23, 2020.
She was born April 29, 1933 to Ray and Alberta Brady Merrell in Show Low, Arizona. Nell married Alfred Haralson in 1951 in Safford, Arizona and raised three children, Quenell, Tracy and Kelly. Nell and Alfred’s career took them to Alaska. Upon retirement from Alaska their diverse interest in life brought Nell and Alfred back to Arizona, Llama ranching in Klondike, building a beach-front home in San Carlos, Mexico, living in Lakeside Pinetop, Arizona before moving to Tucson settling near Benson. After Alfred passed away Nell moved to Wasilla, Alaska where she was close to her sons. Nell’s favorite past time was with a book or family gatherings.
Nell was the last of her generation and was preceded in death by her daughter Quenell and husband.
Nell is survived by her sons Tracy and Kelly, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held in Safford, Arizona, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Graham Cemetery under the direction of McDougal’s Caldwell Funeral Chapel.