Abigail Elnora <I>McDaniels</I> Colvell

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Abigail Elnora McDaniels Colvell

Birth
Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA
Death
25 Sep 2020 (aged 94)
Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA
Burial
Cinnaminson, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA Add to Map
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Burlington County Times - September 29, 2020
Elnora M. Colvell

Abigail Elnora "Eleanor" Colvell, 94, of Burlington Township passed away into God's eternal care Friday at her home.

Born in Bordentown to Harry and Anna (Poinsett) McDaniels, she grew up in Fieldsboro and graduated from William McFarland High School, Bordentown, Class of 1944. Elnora married Eugene Colvell in 1950 and has lived the past 70 years in Burlington. She was a devoted Christian, dedicated mother and homemaker, and was an involved volunteer most of her life. Elnora worked part-time for more than 30 years for Heidelberg Press.

Elnora was an 80 plus year member of the Fieldsboro United Methodist Church; a member of its Women's Society, a Sunday school teacher, and a Youth Group leader. She was also a member of; the Fieldsboro American Legion Post 349 Ladies Auxiliary giving her time for their quarterly "tricky-tray" fundraiser as well as many other events.

Additionally, Elnora was a more than 50-year member of the Burlington Township Fire Department Relief Company #3 Ladies Auxiliary, giving tirelessly of her time and services. She helped prep as well as waitress at its roast beef dinners. She also assisted preparing and serving coffee and food to volunteer firefighter day or night when there was long term fire.

Elnora's more than 30 years of involvement with the Burlington County Girl Scout Council was far-reaching; beginning as a Troop cookie cupboard mom for one daughter and then as Troop Leader to another, she later became the Burlington Township/City District Leader, a Volunteer Trainer, and the fall and spring weekend Site Director at Camp Kettle Run in Medford for several years. In 1978 Elnora was awarded Girl Scout's highest adult volunteer award, the "Thanks Badge".

Elnora was an avid crafter and enjoyed donating her handwork to the Fieldsboro Church Christmas Bazaar and to her children's school PTA fund-raising bazaars and events. An avid seamstress she made clothes for herself and daughters, as well as drapes, curtains, and household items. She also volunteered her time making the draperies for the original firehouse of Relief Fire Company #3. She joyfully and expertly crocheted a baby sweater, bonnet, and booties set for the newborn of family and friends.

She was the widow of Eugene G. Colvell (2010), and predeceased by her grandson, Christopher Steinmann (1997), her sister Charlotte Weaver (1989), and both brothers; Walter McDaniels (1959), and Norman McDaniels Sr. (1968). She is survived by one son, G. Keith, of Burlington and daughter-in-law, Mary Beth, of Hightstown; two daughters Pamela A. Colvell-Gleason (James) of Edgewater Park, and Kim L. Colvell of Hamburg, PA; seven grandchildren, Kate Cuffee (Dave); Steven Colvell (Stephanie); Brandee Bates (Ray); Kevin Colvell; Shaun Colvell (Jessica); Shane Colvell; and Troy Colvell; six great-grandchildren, Keira Cuffee; Caleb Cuffee; R.J. Colvell; Nathan Colvell; Landon Colvell; and Jack Colvell; several nieces and nephews including Norman McDaniels, Jr.; and a special great-niece Debra Miller.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Thursday, October 1, 2020 from Dennison Funeral Home, 214 W. Front Street, Florence, NJ with the Rev. Pedro Pillot, Pastor of the Fieldsboro United Methodist Church officiating. Calling hours one-hour prior. Burial to follow in Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson, NJ.

Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday evening, September 30, 2020 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fieldsboro United Methodist Church, 200 Second Street, Fieldsboro, NJ, 08505
Burlington County Times - September 29, 2020
Elnora M. Colvell

Abigail Elnora "Eleanor" Colvell, 94, of Burlington Township passed away into God's eternal care Friday at her home.

Born in Bordentown to Harry and Anna (Poinsett) McDaniels, she grew up in Fieldsboro and graduated from William McFarland High School, Bordentown, Class of 1944. Elnora married Eugene Colvell in 1950 and has lived the past 70 years in Burlington. She was a devoted Christian, dedicated mother and homemaker, and was an involved volunteer most of her life. Elnora worked part-time for more than 30 years for Heidelberg Press.

Elnora was an 80 plus year member of the Fieldsboro United Methodist Church; a member of its Women's Society, a Sunday school teacher, and a Youth Group leader. She was also a member of; the Fieldsboro American Legion Post 349 Ladies Auxiliary giving her time for their quarterly "tricky-tray" fundraiser as well as many other events.

Additionally, Elnora was a more than 50-year member of the Burlington Township Fire Department Relief Company #3 Ladies Auxiliary, giving tirelessly of her time and services. She helped prep as well as waitress at its roast beef dinners. She also assisted preparing and serving coffee and food to volunteer firefighter day or night when there was long term fire.

Elnora's more than 30 years of involvement with the Burlington County Girl Scout Council was far-reaching; beginning as a Troop cookie cupboard mom for one daughter and then as Troop Leader to another, she later became the Burlington Township/City District Leader, a Volunteer Trainer, and the fall and spring weekend Site Director at Camp Kettle Run in Medford for several years. In 1978 Elnora was awarded Girl Scout's highest adult volunteer award, the "Thanks Badge".

Elnora was an avid crafter and enjoyed donating her handwork to the Fieldsboro Church Christmas Bazaar and to her children's school PTA fund-raising bazaars and events. An avid seamstress she made clothes for herself and daughters, as well as drapes, curtains, and household items. She also volunteered her time making the draperies for the original firehouse of Relief Fire Company #3. She joyfully and expertly crocheted a baby sweater, bonnet, and booties set for the newborn of family and friends.

She was the widow of Eugene G. Colvell (2010), and predeceased by her grandson, Christopher Steinmann (1997), her sister Charlotte Weaver (1989), and both brothers; Walter McDaniels (1959), and Norman McDaniels Sr. (1968). She is survived by one son, G. Keith, of Burlington and daughter-in-law, Mary Beth, of Hightstown; two daughters Pamela A. Colvell-Gleason (James) of Edgewater Park, and Kim L. Colvell of Hamburg, PA; seven grandchildren, Kate Cuffee (Dave); Steven Colvell (Stephanie); Brandee Bates (Ray); Kevin Colvell; Shaun Colvell (Jessica); Shane Colvell; and Troy Colvell; six great-grandchildren, Keira Cuffee; Caleb Cuffee; R.J. Colvell; Nathan Colvell; Landon Colvell; and Jack Colvell; several nieces and nephews including Norman McDaniels, Jr.; and a special great-niece Debra Miller.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Thursday, October 1, 2020 from Dennison Funeral Home, 214 W. Front Street, Florence, NJ with the Rev. Pedro Pillot, Pastor of the Fieldsboro United Methodist Church officiating. Calling hours one-hour prior. Burial to follow in Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson, NJ.

Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday evening, September 30, 2020 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fieldsboro United Methodist Church, 200 Second Street, Fieldsboro, NJ, 08505


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