Frank Harrell, Sr. and Sadie Pearl Harrell Offsprings

Frank Harrell, Sr. and Sadie Pearl Harrell
 offsprings. The homestead of Emma Mead Harrell
Amite, Louisiana 

Frank Harrell, Sr. was the fourth child born to Jasper Leon Harrell, Sr. and Josephine Doretha Richardson Harrell. He was raised and educated in Amite, Louisiana. He enlisted in the military after graduating from school. His oldest sister Catherine lived in New Orleans, and he spent a lot of time in New Orleans before making it his home. 

That's where he met Sadie Pearl, the love of his life. Frank and Sadie built a beautiful life together in New Orleans, filled with love and laughter. They enjoyed exploring the vibrant culture of the city, from jazz music, Mardi Gras parades in the French Quarter to Creole cuisine. In later years, he became a gospel preacher. Through their beautiful union, they brought forth eight children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Their branch was well represented at the reunion of Jasper Leon Harrell, Sr. and Josephine Doretha Richardson Harrell. It was the first time that some of the youth met other branches of Jasper and Josephine's tree. 

I remember spending a week with them in New Orleans during the summer when they lived on Touro Street and Mazant Street. What I recalled the most was the luxurious hardwood floors and high ceilings. From breakfast to dinner, the aroma of delicious cooked meals filled the air.  Sadie was an excellent cook and kept an immaculate household. Their home was always filled with people eating delicious home- cooked meals on Sundays. I will never know how she  fed so many people, all I know is there was always enough food for everyone. Greeting you with a beautiful smile and hug, she gave you a warm welcome. Every time you visited her, you felt welcome, and she treated everyone in the same manner. If they didn't have enough food,  Frank would go out and purchase food for everyone. That was just their nature and hospitality. "But let me also point out that from the homeless person to the dignitaries, everyone was treated the same." 

Seeing them at the family reunion brought back these beautiful memories. Their  eight children  are now parents and grandparents. Their dedication to family and love for each other left a lasting legacy on their descendants. Their children and grandchildren were deeply influenced by the values of hard work, faith, and unity that  they embodied. The warmth and strength of their household continue to inspire generations fostering a deeper connection within their family. 

Family History at the Amite Genealogy Library

Their family wore white shirts with a family tree on them. It is not uncommon for this branch to have tee shirts made for family events. The white shirts with the family tree stood out as they played games, shared stories, and took a massive group photo on the homestead of Jasper's mother Emma. Since 1869, the land has been in the family. The shirts became a symbol of unity and tradition, capturing the spirit of the day.

That is the spirit of their branch. They come together to celebrate each other and support each other. This is something that has been passed down to them by their loving parents.