Joy Ellen Stinemetz, 77, died September 27, 2019 at McLeod Seacoast Medical Center.
Born on March 2, 1942 in Bidwell, OH, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Bernice Goetting McCulty.
Ellen was a faithful member of Little River United Methodist Church, where she was instrumental in starting the Praise Service. She was a teacher in the public school system and loved gardening, the beach and her grandkids.
Survivors include her children, Daryl Stinemetz and Yvonne Stinemetz and two grandchildren, Christian and Cameron.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Friday, October 4 in Lee Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held in the Life Center at Little River United Methodist Church, from 3-4 pm on Saturday, October 5; 1629 US 17, Little River, SC 29566.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Little River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 160, Little River, SC 29566.
A guestbook is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.