Nicola H. Felton

Published 5:47 pm Wednesday, April 2, 2025

GATESVILLE, NC – Nicola JoAlice Harrell “Nicki” Felton, 70, of 176 Perkins Road, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 in her home where she was being cared for by family.

Mrs. Felton was born in Frankfort, Germany on December 9, 1954 and was the daughter of the late Eugene Jospeh and Vera Leah Toleman Harrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Brent Harrell.

A retired bookkeeper, she had been employed with Brinkley Hardware and Fowler’s Sales and Service. She was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.

Surviving is her husband of 44 years, Henry Joseph “Joe” Felton; a daughter, Angela Leah Felton “Angie” Sadler (Michael); a son, Jonathan Ryan Felton (Evelyn), both of Eure; a sister, DeAnne Boykin of Wilson; and two grandchildren, Annabelle Leah Sadler and Joseph Michael Felton.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 12 at 3:00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 202 Church Street, Gatesville. Friends may visit with the family in the parish hall immediately following the service and other times at the residence.

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to her caregiver, Sheila Stallings, for her dedication and support to Mrs. Felton during her time of need.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Albemarle Home Care and Hospice, 1507 N. Road St., Suite 2, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.

Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home 304 Main Street, Gatesville, is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.