The Daily Oklahoman 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 
January 5, 2003

Nell Samara Gazelle of Oklahoma City was born October 18, 1913. She went to be with the Lord on Saturday January 4, 2003. Nell was a charter member of the Bonne Heure Club for many years, serving in all offices and committees. She was a lifelong member of St. Elijah Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church where she was a member of the Ladies Aid. Nell is remembered as a dynamic Sunday school teacher who shared her knowledge of the Bible and Orthodoxy with her students. Nell had a very successful career in women's retail. She was a loving wife, godmother, sister, and friend. She leaves with each of us a living legend of a strong faith in God and deep love for family.

Nell was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Gazelle , her parents Saied and Amelia Samara, her sister Vickie Hamer and her brother Ralph Samara.

Her survivors include her sister Dorothy Harroz, nephew Dr. Edward Harroz, Jr. and her niece Diana Harroz Isbell. In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to the Flowers That Do Not Wither Fund at St. Elijah. Officiating will be The Very Reverend Constantine Nasr, Economos. Trisaigon service will be 7:00 p.m. Sunday January 5, 2003 at St. Elijah Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday January 6, 2003 at St. Elijah Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church. Interment to follow at Fairlawn Cemetery. Smith & Kernke Funeral Home.

The Daily Oklahoman 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 
August 14, 1971

Robert S., age 71.

Services at 10.30am Saturday, St. Elijah Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday January 6, 2003 at St. Elijah Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church. Interment to follow at Fairlawn Cemetery. Smith & Kernke Funeral Home.

Compiled, transcribed and submitted by Marti Graham. October 2026. Information posted for educational purposes for viewers and researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.

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