Mrs. Edna Gilstrap Ellenburg

Mrs. Ellenburg was born in Pickens County on January 6, 1933 to the late Benson and Annie Nelson Gilstrap. She retired from Kent Manufacturing, and in her free time enjoyed working in her home and in her garden. Mrs. Ellenburg also enjoyed knitting, and spending time with her furry companions: Rusty and Jessie. She was a lifetime member of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church in Pickens.

Mrs. Ellenburg is survived by her six children: Kathy Godfrey (Billy) of Hiawassee, GA, Karen Ouzts (Rodney) of Pickens, Kaye Powell (Ricky) of Pickens, Khristy McClure (Lindsey) of Fair Play, Dale Ellenburg (Debbie) of Pickens, and Jeff Ellenburg (Becky Kindley) of Sunset; eleven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Sadie Nix of Pickens and Anne Knox (Johnny) of West Union.

In addition to her loving husband and her parents, Mrs. Ellenburg was preceded in death by two brothers: R.B. Gilstrap, Jr. and Breman Gilstrap; and one grandson: Travis Powell.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, October 28, 2023 in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home with interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 11:45 AM on Saturday, prior to the service, at Dillard Funeral Home.

The family is at the residence.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church in care of Sadie Nix: P.O. Box 513, Pickens, SC 29671.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.