Novella Wren, age 96, of Russellville, died Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at her home.  She was born February 6, 1927, at Moreland to Arthur Ott and Bertha Chronister Ketchum.

She was a member of Grace Chapel Pentecostal Church and retired after 20 years from ConAgra.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Wren; 12 brothers and sisters; and a granddaughter.

Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jimmy Ray and Bonnie Wren of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Harold Wren of Russellville; a daughter, Delores Watts of Russellville; a brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Barbara Ketchum of Morristown, Tennessee; 19 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Grace Chapel Pentecostal Church in Russellville with the Rev. Jerry Hankins and the Rev. Dewayne Holden officiating.  Burial will be in Hudson Cemetery near Moreland, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Visitation will follow the service at the church.

Active pallbearers will be Jeff Wren, Justin Wren, Travis Wren, Jimmy Ketchum, Mike Howell, and Terry Howell.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.