Ellen Pauley, 71, of So. Charleston went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Hubbard Hospice House Charleston after a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents Archie and Lois Cantley, son Bob Pauley, brothers: Bob and Jerry Cantley and baby sister Linda Sue.
Ellen graduated from Washington District High School in 1955, salutatorian of her class, a 21 year employee of Union Carbide Tech Center. She was member of Bible Center Church, Kanawha Valley Genealogical Society, Daughters of the American Revolution and was the Griffith Family Reunion Historian.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Dan; Son and daughter-in-law, Tim and beth Pauley, grandchildren: Joshua and Rachel Pauley; Sisters: Shirley Kerr, Rosalie (Steve) Lipscomb and Mary Katherine (Jack) Herr; Brothers: Arnold (Evie), Pat (Lee), and Jim Cantley.
Ellen had a passion and love for children’s ministry. She devoted much of her life sharing with children her love for Jesus Christ.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, relative and friend. She dearly loved her grandchildren. Ellen had a love for being outside and always had a beautiful flower garden. She was a true example of Gods grace as she endured these past years of health problems. She had a strong desire for life and amazed us all.
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday October 28, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Chaplain Pete Thompson officiating. Burial will be at the Turley Family Cemetery at So. Charleston. Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM Monday at the funeral home.
A special Thanks to Hospice for their wonderful care.