Ellen M. Yon

Ellen Mitchum Yon was born in Berkeley County, SC on August 23, 1935 to the late Edward Mitchum and Shelly Wyndham Mitchum. Ellen graduated from Macedonia High School and was a member of the 1951 Girls State Champion Basketball Team. She was a graduate of the St. Francis Xavier School of Nursing. She had a very rewarding career as a Nursing Supervisor in a number of Industries such as; Avco Lycoming and Rebestos Manhattan. She subsequently worked and retired from the Citadel & The College of Charleston Nursing Staff. Ellen was an active member of Old St. Andrews Church for many years.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Marion Yon, 2 sons, Rick Yon and Randy Yon, a daughter Rhonda Hair, 9 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Rise" Carter, 2 grandsons, Christopher Yon and Marion Yon IV.