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.