Ellerhoff, Inez Elizabeth (Stittsworth) 1914-2007

ELLERHOFF, STITTSWORTH, POWERS

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Date: 2/3/2008 at 19:33:06

Inez Elizabeth (Stittsworth) Ellerhoff was born on Dec. 30, 1914, in rural Marion County. She was one of six children born to Dollie Powers and John Louis Stittsworth. Inez attended rural schools in Marion County and graduated from Knoxville High School. She continued her education receiving a B.S. Degree from Drake University and her M.S. from the University of Wyoming. Inez taught in several different schools in Marion County before starting in the Knoxville School District in 1946. She retired from elementary teaching after almost 40 years.

Inez was named Elementary School Teacher of the year for 1969~1970. Inez's love of poodles led her to meet and eventually marry Floyd Anton Ellerhoff on Oct. 14, 1973. The couple each had poodles they continued to enjoy during their marriage. Some of her favorites were Cookie, Penny and Susie. Floyd passed away on Nov. 16, 1992.

Inez was a member of the Mary Marion Chapter of the DAR, the Retired Teachers Association and the First Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. Joining the church in 1932 made Inez the oldest member of the church. Inez was an avid reader throughout her entire life. She enjoyed all types of books and magazines. Inez also enjoyed participating in the lives and activities of her nieces and nephews.

Inez Ellerhoff passed away on Feb. 3, 2007, at the Westridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Knoxville at the age of 92.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, three sisters and two brothers.

Survivors include five nephews, Jim and Nancy Stittsworth of Knoxville, John and Sharon Stittsworth of Knoxville, Dave and Chris Stittsworth of Bondurant, Louis Flanders and Worth Flanders of Buffalo, N.Y.; one niece, Molly Betterton of Knoxville; 12 great-nieces and nephews; 13 great great-nieces and nephews and 1 great great great-nephew.

Funeral services were held on Feb. 7 at Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Kirk A. Erwin officiating. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, rural Marion County. Memorials in memory of Mrs. Ellerhoff may be made to the Knoxville First Presbyterian Church or the American Heart Association.

The Knoxville Journal Express, March 9, 2007