Muriel Eloise Worrell

Muriel Eloise Small Worrell (also known as Ella) was born September 6, 1929 to Maudeline Small Barrow and Prince Albert Leon Augustus Barrow in St. Joseph, Barbados W.I. While living in the islands she raised 4 children. Her eldest and only son is Alvin Grantley Small. Later she was married to Odric Leon Worrell (passed in August 2024). They had three daughters Andrea, Alethea, and Olivia. They were married for 50 years.

"Ma" called by her son and daughters performed several jobs over the years, but the one she cared the most about and held for years was as a home care attendant. While living in New York, she spent years looking out for and caring for those who could not take care of themselves and being supportive to their families. She also worked in retail and as a cook. She was known for several of her traditional West Indian dishes which her children and grandchildren still remember and enjoyed for many years.

In 1978, she relocated with her husband and three children from St. Thomas to New York. In 2003, she retired to Georgia to be close to family.

She will be remembered for her sharp wit and sense of humor. Most recently, she had a song that brought joy to all who heard (Brown Skin Girl).” The chorus goes as follows (sing along).

“… brown skin girl, stay home and mind baby

Brown skin girl, stay home and mind baby

I’m goin’ away, in a sailing boat

And if I don’t come back

Stay home and mind baby”

She is survived by: sister Kate (aka Mum) Barrow of Barbados and brother Clydie of Canada. Her nephews: Lionel, Roger, Alistair. Nieces: Rose-Ann, Sharon, Lianne, Maureen and many more. She is survived by her children - Grantley Alvin Small of England, Andrea Yvette Taiste (Michael), Alethea Yvonne Worrell, and Olivia Vanessa Worrell Bradley (Gregory). Her grandchildren – Mark (Danielle), Jason, Cheulie, Ivan, Wayne, Thembi, Sifiso, Sophia (Willie), Michelle (Larry), Shaun, and Dominic. Her great grandchildren - Jaylon, Louis, Marcus, Everson, Christian, Micah, Brandon, Emerie, Anton, Aaliyah, Serenity, and many others; and many more all over the world. 

Ms. Worrell is preceded in death by: brother Hamilton Barrow, sister Pearl Small, and grandson Grantley Jr (Jackie - widow).

Acknowledgements: The family of Muriel Worrell wishes to thank all the friends and acquaintances, as well as, all the nurses and staff at St. Francis Hospital and Orchard View for all they have done over the years. Your prayers and other expressions of love and support during this difficult time are appreciated. Your thoughtfulness has been a source of comfort. We thank you for joining us in celebrating her life. We ask for God’s continued blessings and peace.

Psalm 31: 9 – 10

9Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble; mine eye is consumed from grief, yea; my soul and my belly.

10For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing; my strength faileth me because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed.

Psalm 34:18 - The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be or a contrite spirit.

Have comfort in Psalm 30:5 – “… weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”

Psalm 23

1 The Lord is My Shepherd; I shall not want

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of shadow death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.