WILLIAMSTON-
Ruth Idella Ellison Elrod, 97, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018, at the Rainey Hospice House.
Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Adger and Leila Ellison. She was the wife of J. Ansel Elrod for 65 years until his death in 2011. She was a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church, where she attended the Willing Workers Sunday School Class as long as her health permitted.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her daughter, Leila E. Cathey and husband, Bob Cathey of Anderson; grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Nannie”, Lorie C. Truhn, Mandy C. Anderson, Daniel Cathey and his wife, Autumn, all of Anderson; granddaughter-in-law, Sara S. Cathey of Mount Pleasant; six great-grandchildren, Rivers and Brooklyn Cathey, McKinley and Reece Anderson, all of Anderson, Claire and Mae Cathey of Mount Pleasant; two sisters, Leona E. Tyner and Edna E. Keaton of Anderson. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews including Beth Holland and Marsha Perrotte and their families, who affectionately called her “Nannie Ruth”. She is also survived by devoted friend and caregiver, Tammy B. Holadia and her family and caregiver, Marilyn Brown.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Rob C. Cathey; her sister, Ruby E. Settle; and three brothers, Monroe, Carl, and Earl Ellison.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, at Sullivan-King Mortuary Chapel conducted by Rev. Delano McMinn and Rev. Dalton Fowler. Burial will follow at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:30 until 3:45 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary.
The family would like to thank Dr. Eric Loudermilk and his staff for their many years of care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to S.C. State Library Talking Book Services, P.O. Box 821, Columbia, SC 29202 or Baptist Foundation of SC for the Phillip McMinn Memorial Scholarship, 190 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC 29210-8239.
Ruth Idella Ellison Elrod, 97, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018, at the Rainey Hospice House.
Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Adger and Leila Ellison. She was the wife of J. Ansel Elrod for 65 years until his death in 2011. She was a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church, where she attended the Willing Workers Sunday School Class as long as her health permitted.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her daughter, Leila E. Cathey and husband, Bob Cathey of Anderson; grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Nannie”, Lorie C. Truhn, Mandy C. Anderson, Daniel Cathey and his wife, Autumn, all of Anderson; granddaughter-in-law, Sara S. Cathey of Mount Pleasant; six great-grandchildren, Rivers and Brooklyn Cathey, McKinley and Reece Anderson, all of Anderson, Claire and Mae Cathey of Mount Pleasant; two sisters, Leona E. Tyner and Edna E. Keaton of Anderson. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews including Beth Holland and Marsha Perrotte and their families, who affectionately called her “Nannie Ruth”. She is also survived by devoted friend and caregiver, Tammy B. Holadia and her family and caregiver, Marilyn Brown.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Rob C. Cathey; her sister, Ruby E. Settle; and three brothers, Monroe, Carl, and Earl Ellison.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, at Sullivan-King Mortuary Chapel conducted by Rev. Delano McMinn and Rev. Dalton Fowler. Burial will follow at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:30 until 3:45 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary.
The family would like to thank Dr. Eric Loudermilk and his staff for their many years of care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to S.C. State Library Talking Book Services, P.O. Box 821, Columbia, SC 29202 or Baptist Foundation of SC for the Phillip McMinn Memorial Scholarship, 190 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC 29210-8239.
WILLIAMSTON-
Ruth Idella Ellison Elrod, 97, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018, at the Rainey Hospice House.
Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Adger and Leila Ellison. She was the wife of J. Ansel Elrod for 65 years until his death in 2011. She was a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church, where she attended the Willing Workers Sunday School Class as long as her health permitted.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her daughter, Leila E. Cathey and husband, Bob Cathey of Anderson; grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Nannie”, Lorie C. Truhn, Mandy C. Anderson, Daniel Cathey and his wife, Autumn, all of Anderson; granddaughter-in-law, Sara S. Cathey of Mount Pleasant; six great-grandchildren, Rivers and Brooklyn Cathey, McKinley and Reece Anderson, all of Anderson, Claire and Mae Cathey of Mount Pleasant; two sisters, Leona E. Tyner and Edna E. Keaton of Anderson. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews including Beth Holland and Marsha Perrotte and their families, who affectionately called her “Nannie Ruth”. She is also survived by devoted friend and caregiver, Tammy B. Holadia and her family and caregiver, Marilyn Brown.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Rob C. Cathey; her sister, Ruby E. Settle; and three brothers, Monroe, Carl, and Earl Ellison.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, at Sullivan-King Mortuary Chapel conducted by Rev. Delano McMinn and Rev. Dalton Fowler. Burial will follow at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:30 until 3:45 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary.
The family would like to thank Dr. Eric Loudermilk and his staff for their many years of care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to S.C. State Library Talking Book Services, P.O. Box 821, Columbia, SC 29202 or Baptist Foundation of SC for the Phillip McMinn Memorial Scholarship, 190 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC 29210-8239.
Ruth Idella Ellison Elrod, 97, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018, at the Rainey Hospice House.
Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Adger and Leila Ellison. She was the wife of J. Ansel Elrod for 65 years until his death in 2011. She was a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church, where she attended the Willing Workers Sunday School Class as long as her health permitted.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her daughter, Leila E. Cathey and husband, Bob Cathey of Anderson; grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Nannie”, Lorie C. Truhn, Mandy C. Anderson, Daniel Cathey and his wife, Autumn, all of Anderson; granddaughter-in-law, Sara S. Cathey of Mount Pleasant; six great-grandchildren, Rivers and Brooklyn Cathey, McKinley and Reece Anderson, all of Anderson, Claire and Mae Cathey of Mount Pleasant; two sisters, Leona E. Tyner and Edna E. Keaton of Anderson. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews including Beth Holland and Marsha Perrotte and their families, who affectionately called her “Nannie Ruth”. She is also survived by devoted friend and caregiver, Tammy B. Holadia and her family and caregiver, Marilyn Brown.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Rob C. Cathey; her sister, Ruby E. Settle; and three brothers, Monroe, Carl, and Earl Ellison.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, at Sullivan-King Mortuary Chapel conducted by Rev. Delano McMinn and Rev. Dalton Fowler. Burial will follow at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:30 until 3:45 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary.
The family would like to thank Dr. Eric Loudermilk and his staff for their many years of care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to S.C. State Library Talking Book Services, P.O. Box 821, Columbia, SC 29202 or Baptist Foundation of SC for the Phillip McMinn Memorial Scholarship, 190 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC 29210-8239.
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