Born and raised in Carbondale, Illinois, Ellie became a stewardess in 1957 for Eastern Airlines, and was based in New York. While in New York she met and married Buck Malcuit on January 18, 1958. They moved to Texas later that year and remained Texans until their deaths.
Ellie was preceded in death by her parents George and Clara Nelson, husband Buck, step-daughter Connie Webber, and sister Marilyn Masters.
She is survived by son Douglas C. Malcuit (Kimberly), Daughter Kelly M. Olson (Todd), one grand-daughter, Hayley Creeser (Jay) five grandsons Hunter Malcuit (Ragan), Jacob Green, Zachary Green, Todd Webber and Scott Webber, two Great-Granddaughters, one Great-Grandson and another great-granddaughter due in October 2020.
Ted Dickey West Funeral Home in Dallas, Texas has charge of arrangements.