Marcella Ann Shell Obituary
The family of Marcella Ann Shell of Niota, Tennessee announces her passing on November 6, 2026. Marcella, born on November 21, 1958 in Ten Mile, Tennessee, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. 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 Marcella Ann Shell to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, J. B. Shelton and Delie Branham Shelton; her children, Patricia Fennell and David Osborne; her siblings, Wilford, William, James, Johnny, Ronnie Shelton, Mary Lou Roberts, Barbara Pressley and Deanna Stafford; and her great grandchild Easton Dash Reed.
She is survived by: her son Franklin Osborne of Ten Mile; her brother Sammy Shelton of Athens; her grandchildren, Savannah Reed (Samuel), Destiny Davis and Angel Osborne; her niece Kay McCosh; and her pet Sissy. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Ziegler Funeral Home (521 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303-3490). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Luminary Cemetery (3401 River Rd, Ten Mile, TN 37880).
