Sadie Anne Harris Harrell, 89, of Ashton, passed away August 19, 2017, at home surrounded by family, after many years of illness.

Sadie was born on the family farm New Years Day, January 1, 1928, to Myrtle and Albert Harris. The only girl with three brothers, Charles A., Earl and Wallace. The family farmed in Roberts, Idaho.

Sadie attended Roberts Elementary School and graduated from Roberts High School. She attended and graduated from Groom's Beauty School. She worked for a short time in Idaho Falls and then opened her own shop in Roberts.

Sadie married her high school sweetheart, Jim Harrell, on October 18, 1948, in Butte, Montana while he was home on furlough. They made their home in Ashton following Jim's honorable discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps. Sadie opened and worked in her beauty salon which was located over the Ashton Theater in early years. Later, Sadie had a salon in her home while raising her children.

On August 24, 1950, Dennis James was born. Fifteen months later Claudia Anne was born on November 29, 1951. Six years later, Peggy Marie was born on October 19, 1957. Later, Barbara Miller, David Neu and Darrin Kerbs were welcomed into the family by marriage.

Sadie loved her six grandchildren; Denice Harrell McDowell, Greta Nedrow, Rebecca Anne Neu O'Bryan, Johnathan Harrell, Derek Nedrow and Timothy Neu. Her 13 great-grandchildren were her delight.

Sadie enjoyed raising her children and also the activities of bridge, bowling, gardening, and Lady Lyons Club. Later on she took up golf. She was an avid reader. Sadie especially enjoyed quilting with her friends at the Senior Center. Sadie and Jim loved to travel. They took a trip with grandsons to Calgary to Olympic Park and the Calgary Stampede, and then down the coast. Another favorite was a trip to Lake Powell with all the family on a houseboat which created wonderful memories. Sadie and Jim also traveled to Alaska, Mexico, and Israel. They spent 14 years going to Yuma, Arizona enjoying the warm winters.

Sadie had a very strong faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, which she passed on to her children. They attended Zion Lutheran Church in their early years. Sadie taught Sunday school, Wednesday school, and Vacation Bible School. Sadie and Jim later attended and are members of Ashton Christian Fellowship.

The family would like to thank the doctors and outstanding nurses who helped care for Sadie during the four years she was on home dialysis. Also the many friends and neighbors for their support and help during her illness.

In lieu of flowers, it is the family's wish for donations to be made to Aspen Home Health and Hospice or Ashton Christian Fellowship.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 28, at Ashton Christian Fellowship. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Baxter Funeral Home in Ashton and Monday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be in the Pineview Cemetery.