Marnell Vance Eads, age 78, of Stratford, beloved wife of Harry Eads passed away on June 24, 2017 in her home with her loving family by her side. Marnell was born on August 27, 1938 in Davin, West Virginia to the late George and Alley (Browing) Vance, and has been a longtime area resident. She was a retired cook for Vazzy's Restaurant in Stratford. Survivors in addition to her husband, include her sons, Alan of Stratford and Daniel and his wife Kim of Ansonia, her loving grandchildren, Benjamin and Jeremiah Eads, sisters, Anna Ruth Vance and Susan Rollins and her husband Larry, brothers, Jerry Vance and his wife Diana, and Terry Vance and his wife Linda, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Marnell was predeceased by five brothers and two sisters. Funeral services are private and have been entrusted to the Adzima Funeral Home-Stratford.