Condolences

• 04/08/2021

  bruce ballard

  I knew Ella via playing bluegrass music with Gary. Not knowing anything of Ella and Gary's family, I'd just like to say she was one of the move gracious ladies I've ever known despite her being wheelchair bound. I sincerely hope she and Gary are together at last.

• 04/08/2021

  Ronald Kaufman

  Ella and I were colleagues at the U.S. Coast Guard Finance Center. She was always positive and upbeat and a pleasure to work with. May her memory be a blessing.

• 04/08/2021

  Patience

  I just learn of Ella's passing. I had the pleasure of working with her at the Finance Center. She was such a wonderful person. Even thou we were on different teams I could always get help with what I needed. The Lord has gained a beautiful angel. Prayers and blessings to the family.

• 04/08/2021

  Beth Hunley

  I just learned of Ella's passing. I worked with her at the USCG Finance Center. I admired her strength, and she had an infectious personality. She was the sweetest person. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. God Bless.

• 04/08/2021

  Walker and Delores Spence

  Kenny, Karen, and family,
  Our sincere condolences to all of you. We will truly miss Ella. We always looked forward to her coming to her beach house. It won't be the same here without her but we will hold all the memories close to our hearts. So many years with so many wonderful memories. Love to each of you. We are here for you.

• 04/08/2021

  Nancy Thompson

  I worked with Ella at the Finance Center! I admired so much! She got in her car every day and got herself in and out of the car! That was truly amazing to me. Then she worked very hard every at work and helped and trained so many people She was patient, kind and asked for no special treatment. I always admired that she cooked and made quilts. I could tell that Gary was the love of her life! May God bless and comfort her family! She will be truly missed!

• 04/08/2021

  Molly

  To Ms. Ella's family,
  I am so sorry for your loss!!
  The world has lost such an amazing woman. I was one of her Home Health care providers. Her energy and her stamina were contagious. I was glad I had my running shoes on while she wheeled around her home.
  She was so proud of her her sewing and crafts, especially her quilts. She put so much love into each and every one. My sister is a quilter and Ella allowed me to take some pictures of her more recent quilts. Boy, was my sister impressed! Just from a cell phone picture my sister could see the quality of stitch, the creativity of design. I believe she said something like "truly amazing. I hope I will be able to reach that level!"
  
  May all your found memories be of comfort to you at this challenging time.

• 04/08/2021

  sherry blum lieberman

  Ella was a smart, talented and good person. She leaves us many memories, and she will be missed. Take comfort in having known her.

• 04/08/2021

  Darlene (Lytton-White) and Mike Kwiatkowski

  To Kenny, Karen and family, we are so sorry for your great loss. Ella was such a special person in my life. I barely remember a time in my life without her in it, as we enjoyed so many wonderful visits and vacations together in Duck NC over the past 50+ years. Our summer vacations together - the Colehamers and Lytton-Whites - created many of the best memories of my childhood. So many fun memories of beach time, card games, bluegrass music, bonfires, and laughs. And over the years since then, I was lucky enough to see Ella (and your Dad Gary) down in Duck when visiting with my parents. I treasure all of those memories with them. Ella was a person I always loved and admired - so strong, smart, witty, creative, independent, kind, and loving. I know she will always be missed by so many. God bless all of her family and friends.

• 04/08/2021

  Bill Dawson

  So sorry to hear about Ella's passing.
  She was a true lady.

• 04/08/2021

  Thomas/Patricia Goodall

  Our deepest sympathy to the family...Ella and you will be remembered in our prayers. Ella was a wonderful lady and a terrific role model for overcoming adversity. Tom and Pat Goodall

• 04/08/2021

  Elise Cofer

  So sorry to hear this news. Ella was a lovely woman. She and Gary hold a special place in my heart.

• 04/08/2021

  Trisha & Rick Jakobowski

  Ella and Gary were such special and remarkable people. Reflecting on so many good times spent with them. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

• 04/08/2021

  Frank and Judi Bowen

  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this most difficult time! May all your wonderful memories carry you through all the tough times! We loved our times spent with them at their Duck beach home..
  
  When a Loved One becomes a Memory - -
  The Memory then becomes a Treasure