Ely, Mary Emaline (Myers) 1924-2007

ELY, HILL, MYERS

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Date: 2/3/2008 at 19:26:59

Mary Emaline Ely was born on April 27, 1924, in Knoxville to Harvey and Grace Hill Myers. She graduated from Knoxville High School in 1943.

She married Garland Ely on March 24, 1946, in Knoxville. A life long resident of Knoxville, Mary taught in country schools, worked for Hy-Vee and the Marion County Auditor's Office. She also worked for County Superintendent of Schools for 17 years. She especially enjoyed babysitting for many children in her home for over 20 years.

Mary played the organ for the VA Chapel for 20 years, was a member of the Pentecostal Church and of the Church of God for the past 30 years.

Mary passed away on Feb. 27, 2007, at Griffin Nursing Center at the age of 82.

In addition to her parents and husband in 1990, she was preceded in death by one infant sister, Arvita and brothers, Harry, Olin Eugene, Marshall, Stanley and William J. (Billy).

She is survived by one son, William (Brenda) of Joplin, Mo.; one brother, Dr. Richard W. Myers (Marjorie) of Knoxville; sisters-in-law, Margaret Myers, Frances M. Reed and Rosella Ely; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; four step grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; many great nieces and nephews and long time friend Vicki Herrmann of Knoxville.

Funeral services were held on March 3 at Evans-McCleery Funeral Home with Pastor Raymond Bettis officiating.

Interment was in Graceland Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Knoxville Humane Society, Church of God or Stepping Stones Early Learning Center.

The Knoxville Journal Express, March 9, 2007