Eleanor L. “Ellie” Stocksdale Wilson age 79, of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 10:45 P.M. on Friday, May 31, 2013 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Ellie was born September 25, 1933 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Glen W. & Ethel (Barnhart) Stocksdale.
Ellie is survived by her companion of over 55 years, James H. Wilson of Greenville; son, Dennis J. Wilson of Greenville; daughter, Lynne A. Wilson of Greenville; grandchildren, Michael & Heather Wilson of St. Marys and Kristy Wilson of Dayton; great-grandchildren, Preston, Parker and Peyton Wilson; brothers & sisters-in-law, Donald L. & Pat Stocksdale of Union City, Indiana, Eugene H. & Jo Anne Stocksdale of Greenville, Vaughn F. & Diane Stocksdale of Columbus and Jesse E. & Connie Stocksdale of Union City, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Ellie is also preceded in death by a son, Michael L. Wilson.
Ellie was the secretary of the Ohio State Tractor Pullers Association and bookkeeper for her family business, Wilson Brothers Livestock and Peoples Exchange in Greenville. Ellie was a former member of Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren. She loved flowers, gardening, crafts and spending time with her family.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Haworth officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Ellie is survived by her companion of over 55 years, James H. Wilson of Greenville; son, Dennis J. Wilson of Greenville; daughter, Lynne A. Wilson of Greenville; grandchildren, Michael & Heather Wilson of St. Marys and Kristy Wilson of Dayton; great-grandchildren, Preston, Parker and Peyton Wilson; brothers & sisters-in-law, Donald L. & Pat Stocksdale of Union City, Indiana, Eugene H. & Jo Anne Stocksdale of Greenville, Vaughn F. & Diane Stocksdale of Columbus and Jesse E. & Connie Stocksdale of Union City, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Ellie is also preceded in death by a son, Michael L. Wilson.
Ellie was the secretary of the Ohio State Tractor Pullers Association and bookkeeper for her family business, Wilson Brothers Livestock and Peoples Exchange in Greenville. Ellie was a former member of Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren. She loved flowers, gardening, crafts and spending time with her family.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Haworth officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com