Barbara "Gail" Harvell

Mrs. Barbara “Gail” Harvell, age 65, of the New Harmony community of Arab, Alabama passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at her home and surrounded by her family. Gail was born December 10, 1958 in Marshall County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Delbert “Jack” Franklin and Kathleen Smith Franklin and for over 50 years she was the wife of Gary Hugh Harvell. Gail was a member of God’s Way Ministries. Gail was a special lady. Not only was she a wonderful daughter, wife, mother and grandmother but she was everyone’s best friend. She took pleasure in supporting her husband in his ministry as pastor but she didn’t stop just at being the pastor’s wife. She enjoyed her family but Gail considered the entire church membership as family. She also served as the church’s clerk/treasurer. In her leisure time she would work on her word search puzzles, cook and enjoy nature by watching wildlife. Family members Gail leaves behind to cherish their memories include: husband, Gary Harvell; sons, Jay Harvell (Ashlee), Justin Harvell ( Brittney) and Joe David Leak; daughter, Amanda Leak; grandchildren, Katie, Cain, Colby, Calab, Devin and Autumn; sisters, Linda Harris, Brenda Franklin, and Mary Franklin; brothers, Lynn & Delbert Franklin, R.V. Franklin and Ray Franklin. Those family members who have preceded Gail in death include: father, Jack Franklin; mother, Kathleen Franklin; grandparents, Jay and Mattie Smith; granddaughter, Abbie Gail; sisters, Billie Shaver and Bonnie Easterwood. Services for Gail will be at God’s Way Ministries, 1356 Guntersville Road Hwy 69 E., Arab, Alabama. The family will receive extended family, friends and guest Thursday, February 1, 2024 beginning at 5:00 p.m. and again on Friday, February 2, 2024 from noon until 2:00 pm. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm. Brother Jimmy Smith will be officiating. Pallbearers escorting Gail to her final resting place in Arab Memorial Cemetery will be: Jay Harvell, Justin Harvell, Colby Leak, Calab Leak, Cain Harvell, Joe David Leak and Devin Harvell. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Katie Harvell and Autumn Harvell. Arrangement entrusted to Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, Arab, Alabama

Barbara "Gail" Harvell

December 10, 1958 - January 30, 2024