Ellen was very active in her community and enjoyed life to its fullest. She enjoyed snow skiing, playing tennis, bowling, playing golf, painting and riding her horse. Along with her sister in law, Ann Howell, they coordinated the Antique Show for the Burgaw Blueberry Festival which supported the Burgaw Train Depot restoration effort. Ellen, along with her cousin, Nita Phillips, spent many hours doing genealogical research on their family tree. Ellen also enjoyed a successful career with Bank of America.
Ellen is survived by son James Howell, Jr; and son Michael Howell (Donna); granddaughters Samantha Howell and Courtney Howell, step grandson Shaun Ellis and step granddaughter Meagan Lalonde.
Ellen was preceded in death by her husband James Howell, Sr; father John Corba Long; mother Edna Ormsby Long; brother Herbert Ormsby and sister, Laura Register.
A graveside service for Ellen will be held Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CobleGreenlawn.com for the Howell family.
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