Ellen Opal Ewing

Ellen is survived by her three sons and their spouses/partners: Alan and Kathy Ewing in Bethlehem, GA; Doug and Fran Ewing in Daphne, AL and Ken Ewing and Melodie Waits in Goodyear, AZ and eight grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter: Braylee Ann Morrison.

Significantly she is also survived by other beloved family members- brother Ray Patrick and niece Jan Baker.

Ellen is preceded in death by her devoted husband, Albert Paul “Bud” Ewing, of Philadelphia, PA who she loved and cared for until his demise in 1998.

She was born on March 28th, 1927 to Emma Langley Patrick and Augustus Edwin Patrick in Byromville, GA and lived most of her life in her beloved home state.

Ellen graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Thomaston, GA.

During World War II, she moved to live with her sister, Louise , in Philadelphia where she later married and lived for two decades.

Ellen was a devoted spouse and mother who enjoyed the fellowship of Embry Hills Methodist Church.

She enthusiastically travelled but will be remembered for her lifelong passions: the board game Scrabble and most of all---the sport of bowling. We will all forever miss her fabulous Thanksgiving turkeys and chocolate chip cookies.

A funeral is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens with a post-ceremonial wake at Olde Towne Tavern and Grille-835 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Lawrenceville, GA

All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ellen’s life.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Ellen’s daughter-in-law Kathy Camp Ewing for her love, devotion and endless support- especially during Ellen’s final years.

Flowers can be sent to Floral Hills Memory Gardens, 3000 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker, GA 30084.

May the peace be with Ellen and all.