Ellen was born in Cleveland, OH, and was the daughter of Norman and Vera Wheeler.
She was the wife of Gary Howard Miesse for 54 years and lived in Tallmadge, OH, for 28 years before moving to Simpsonville, SC, in 1993. She graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and taught for 24 years in Ohio before moving to South Carolina.
Before her disease progressed, Ellen and Gary enjoyed many activities. These included visiting out of state friends and relatives, taking trips to the beach, watching Greenville Drive baseball games, and listening to bluegrass and country music.
Ellen is survived by husband Gary Miesse; daughter Beth Saadati (Komron) of Mauldin, SC; son Thomas (Forrest) Miesse of St. Joseph, MI; and brother Thomas (Connie) Wheeler of Wooster, OH. She also leaves 5 grandchildren: Jonathan, Christa, Anna, Joshua, and Braden. She was predeceased by one granddaughter, Jenna.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there will be only private services for the family at Mackey Funeral Home. Internment will take place later in Gahanna, OH.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Simpsonville United Methodist Church, 215 S.E. Main St., Simpsonville, SC, 29681-1357; or, Rolling Green Village, 1 Hoke Smith Blvd., Greenville, SC, 20615.
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