Helen Doris Harrill

Helen Doris Harrill, 84, of New Haven, CT., passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 in Branford, Connecticut.

Doris was born in Rutherfordton, NC on July 5, 1941, a daughter of the late Della (Sisk) Teseniar and Britt Teseniar. She was the widow of Donald John Harrill.

Survivors include two daughters, Karen Lee and husband Frank , of Pauline, SC; Cindy Mendillo and husband Tom, of New Haven, CT; two sons Shannon Harrill and wife Jennifer, of Taylors, SC; Joshua Harrill and wife April, of Greer, SC; a brother, Daniel Tesenair and wife Linda, of Campobello, SC, 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by 2 sons, David Wayne Harrill and Donald John Harrill, II.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 21st at Good Shepherd Memorial Park in Boiling Springs, SC with Rev Michael Bradley officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery immediately following the service.

The family would like like to extend a heartfelt "Thank You" to Hospice of East Haven and Cindy and Tom for their loving care for Doris/Mom.