Wendell Eugene

Burrell

Wendell Eugene Burrell, age 78, of Cornelia, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Born on October 23, 1948, at the Charm House in Clarkesville, Georgia, Wendell was a son of the late Leonard Roscoe Burrell and Mary Helen James Burrell. He was a proud graduate of South Habersham High School, Class of 1966.

Wendell was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent many years as co-owner of Burrell Building Contractors before his retirement. Through his work, he took great pride in his craftsmanship and the many projects he helped bring to life throughout the community. Outside of work, Wendell found joy in life's simple pleasures. He especially enjoyed trout fishing, tending to his vegetable garden, and spending time outdoors landscaping and caring for his yard. Above all, Wendell cherished the love of his family and the special memories they shared throughout the years. His life of hard work, dedication, and love will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, Wendell was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Green; & brother-in-law, Max Chosewood.

Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years, Deborah Morris Burrell, of Cornelia; sons & daughter-in-law, Chad & Lori Tench and Brent Tench; grandchildren, Hope Tench, Cole Tench, and Brealla Tench; brother, Keith Burrell; sisters & brothers-in-law, Judy Chosewood and Jane & Joe Gulley; Phil Green along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home, with Rev. Terry Rice and Rev. Derek Howard officiating. Interment will follow in Level Grove Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026, and again from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour on Sunday, November 15, 2026.

An online guest registry is available for the Burrell family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com.

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706-778-8668) is honored to serve the family of Wendell Eugene Burrell.