Ethel passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at her residence.

Funeral service for Ethel Josephine Ezell, age 97 of Murfreesboro, will be Friday, December 15, 2017 at 3:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 15, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home.

She was born on June 24, 1920 in Stewart Co, TN to William Mary Richardson. She was a member of New Providence Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dick Ezell. She is survived by her son, Glen (Marilyn) Ezell, daughter, Joan (Roger) Lamb, grandchildren; Sean (Tricia) Ezell, and Chris (Kara) Ezell, great-grandchildren; Pearson, and Ryleigh Jo.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro located at 1629 Williams Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37129.