Margueritte McCardwell Wells, age 96

Margueritte McCardwell Wells, age 96, of Henrietta, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016.

Born January 14, 1920 in Cleveland County, NC, she was a daughter to the late Yoder Lee and Willotta Thomas McCardwell. She attended Greensboro College and UNC Greensboro. During World War II, she was the postmaster in Henrietta. After retirement from the postal service, she worked with her husband and family at J.D. Wells and Sons in Henrietta. She was a member of the Henrietta Methodist Church and of late the Avondale United Methodist Church and enjoyed her life with family and friends from Henrietta and surrounding communities.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, James Franklin Wells, Sr.; her daughter, Susan Wells Cox; and her sister, Hallie Frances McCardwell.

She is survived by her son, James Franklin Wells, Jr. and his wife Loretta of Conover, NC; son-in-law, John David Cox of Winston Salem, NC; one granddaughter, two grandsons; and two great-grandsons.

Funeral services were conducted at Avondale United Methodist Church with Reverend Robert Hodgens officiating. Interment followed at Cool Springs Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Avondale United Methodist Church, PO Box 266, Henrietta, NC 28076.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.