Dateline: Chester Ella Mae Pendell, 86, passed away Friday December 25, 2015 at Agape in Rock Hill. A native of Johnson City, NY, she was born April 1, 1929 daughter of the late Peter C. Paccio and Hazel G Crocker Parenteau. Mrs. Pendell was a former retail department manager for Walmart, a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Richard “Sarge” Pendell, a brother Donald Paccio and a sister Deisree Pareteau. Surviving are her children Richard G. Pendell (Cathy) of Bessemer City, NC, Sue O Tarleton (Randy) of Monroe NC, Ronnie L. Pendell (Faye) of Boston, VA, Terry P. Green(Mark) of Chester; Grandchildren: Kelly O. Griffin (Jim) of Buford, SC, Adam C. O’Neill & partner Travis Ennis of Raleigh, Jeremy W. Helms (Catherine) of Charlotte, NC, Kanzata A. Pendell; Great Grandchildren: Jacob Griffin of Buford,SC, Alexis Griffin of Buford, SC, Madison Griffin of Buford, SC and Elijah Cole Helms of Charlotte, NC; sister Renee Hammond (Bob) Port Crane, NY; brother Nelson Parenteau (Sharon) of Apalachin, NY; brother-in-law JD Deolidera of Johnson City NY. Mrs. Rita Bailey will conduct a memorial service on Monday at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Barron Funeral Home in Chester. The family will greet friends following the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Agape Hospice, 1317 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com.