Gisela Marchell Obituary

The world bids farewell to Gisela Marchell (Kingsport, Tennessee), departing on October 27, 2025 at the age of 82. Gisela leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gisela Marchell to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Ralph Marchell; her son Jimmy Marchell; her parents, Karl Hornig and Emilie Hornig; and her siblings, Johanna Hornig and Karl Hornig.

She is survived by: her children, Linda Leonard, Eva Marchell, John Marchell (Toni) and Ralph Marchell Jr.; her sister Eva "Kitty" Ourso; her grandchildren, Stephanie Kunkowski (Josh), Morgan Cooper (TJ), Lauren Sakaniwa (Peter), Ashley Marchell and Emilie Caudill; and her in-laws, Onnie, Ronnie, John, Verlin Marshall and Ruth Hite. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park (4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37664). A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the East Lawn Memorial Park (4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37664). A reception will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Port City Kingsport (260 E Center St, Kingsport, TN 37664).