Ellen is survived by her children: Duane (Rita) Hopkins, Gary (Linda) Hopkins; grandchildren: Dustin (Melissa) Hopkins, Lynnette (Scott) Williams, Jason (Michelle) Hopkins, Jonathan (Corina) Hopkins, Jeremy (Esther) Hopkins; great-grandchildren: Luke, Leah, Meaghan, Kaiden, Rylan, Landon, Logan, Jaedyn, Madison, Reece, Rowan; siblings: Mary McKinley, Esther (Richard) Perkins; son-in-law: Ron Porter; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; spouse; daughter: Cathy Porter; and siblings: Dan Wheelock, David Wheelock, Ruth Perkins, and James Wheelock.
Ellen was a kind and hardworking woman. She worked in cake decorating at a bakery from the age of 15, honing her skills for many years. She made sure to celebrate her family’s important milestones with her famous cakes. When she wasn’t hard at work baking away, Ellen loved to crochet and play games or do crafts with her grandchildren. She loved butterflies, listening to music, and doting on her flowers. She belonged to Pilgrim Holiness Church for 58 years, acting as their secretary for many of those years.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at East Lawn Funeral Home from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held the following day at 10:00 am, with burial after the service at East Lawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Pilgrim Holiness Church.
Condolences and memories may be left with the family at: eastlawnmemorial.com
