Sylvia Spruell, Berry tornado victim

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Leon-Spruell-sylvia-spruell-tornado-victims-4-27-11.jpgView full sizeSylvia Spruell and Leon Spruell were killed April 27, 2011, when a tornado struck their home in Berry, Alabama. (Family Photo Courtesy Norwood Chapel)

BERRY, Alabama -- Sylvia Spruell, 69, was killed by a tornado April 27, 2011, in her Berry home, along with her husband, Leon Spruell.

Sylvia Spruell's body was found about noon April 28, between a quarter and a half mile from her home, in a wooded area about 120 yards from the body of her husband. Relatives said the 2 had no warning because earlier storms had knocked out their power.

Sylvia Spruell worked as a controller for the Brice Building Co. for 30 years. A joint funeral was held for her and her husband of 49 years, Leon Spruell. They are survived by a daughter, 3 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

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