Ellen O'Neal
March 31, 1929 ~ May 12, 2015
Ellen Jean O’Neal, age 86 a resident of Silver Fox Dr. Philippi passed away Tuesday May 12, 2015 in Talbott Personal Care Home in Belington. She was born March 31, 1929 in Barbour Co. a daughter of the late Edward Lynn and Ottis (Stemple) Upton. Ellen was united in marriage on November 24, 1950 to Senior Master Sergeant Frederick E. O’Neal Jr. who preceded her in death on September 12, 1989.
Surviving is daughter-in-law, Debbie O’Neal of Philippi
Sister, Alice Rebecca Hovatter and husband Glenn of Grafton, OH
Ellen was preceded in death by son, Frederick “Eddie” O’Neal, brother, Loyd William Upton, sister, Julia Justine Jones.
She was a homemaker and a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #44 ladies Auxiliary, and the US Air force Sergeant Association.
Ellen attended the Tacy Crossroads United Methodist Church, and was a graduate of Philippi High School class of 1947.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Thursday May 14, from 1-8 pm and on Friday May 15, from 8-11 am the service hour. Interment will follow in the Marsh Cemetery at Tacy.
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We are so saddened by the loss of our lifetime friend Ellen Jean. She has always been like a member of our family. She and my mother, Mack, were close friends since childhood; they spoke on the phone every night at 8 pm. Rest in peace Ellen Jean. You will be missed greatly by many. Love Kim
Very sorry to hear about the loss of Ellen. She was a very special person and will be missed. Thought and prayers to the family.
God speed Aunt Ellen. We know that you are elated to be joining Uncle Freddie and your son Eddie. Say hello!!
Aunt
Ellen, We will all miss you, you are on my mind all the time, rest in peace, we all loved you so very much. All our love. Jo and Parker Lamb, Terry and Mike jonesu
Dear Alice, Glenn, and Debbie,
It breaks my heart to know I can't be there to say goodbye. Aunt Ellen, you were always good to me, and I know you thought the world of Ashleigh, as she did you.There will only be one Aunt Ellen.
My thoughts and prayers are there in Phillipi.
Alice and family, Ellen Jean was a dear friend and she will surely be missed. She and Mack were special friends. Take good care of yourself. love and prayers, Sueo
Although there have always been miles between us, you have always held a special place in my heart. You were one of the sweetest people I have had in my life and I will treasure that about you always. I pray that you are in a beautiful place with Inclr Freddie and Eddie. Hugs to Heavrn