Eleanor G. Lang

Eleanor “Ellie” Genevieve (McKnight) Lang, 86, of Carmel, Indiana, went Home to rest with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday morning, May 2nd, 2020. Ellie was born January 22nd, 1934 in Indianapolis, IN to the late W. Harold and Edna (Howell) McKnight and was raised in Bedford, IN.

Ellie was a co-founder of Pink Ribbon Connection-an organization committed to providing emotional support and resources to those with breast cancer. She held many offices in Psi Iota Xi, working alongside dear friends raising money for those with speech and hearing difficulties. She was happiest making memories with family and friends.

Ellie was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Wm. Lang, son, Curtis (7-year-old) and parents. She is survived by her loving children, Catherine Bain (David) of Carmel, IN, Susan Dernlan (Gary) of Wellington, FL, and William Lang (Jill) of Rockwall, TX; sister, Louise Hoover (John) 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Due to Covid-19 quarantine restrictions, the family has chosen to have services lived streamed online from Indianapolis on Tuesday, May 5th at 4 PM EST. Ellie will later be laid to rest next to her husband, Jay, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Parkinson’s Foundation in Ellie’s memory. The family would like to thank The Barrington of Carmel, Paradigm Hospice and Senior Check-In for their kind and compassionate care.

Online condolences are available at: www.leppertmortuary.com