Ellen E Samuels

She was born on May 2, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio where she grew up with her two brothers.

She graduated from Notre Dame College in Cleveland Ohio

She worked as an elementary school teacher in the Cleveland Diocese prior to becoming a principle in Wickliffe, Ohio.

She was actively involved in church, choir, garden club, rummikube club and was passionate about baking, especially cookies

She is preceded in death by her mother Frances, father Howard and her two brothers, Robert and Howard.

She is survived by her loving husband William “Bill”, her sons Sean and David, her daughters Susan and Jo-Ellen and her niece Ellen Lynne.

She was the true matriarch of our family and will be sorely missed. Her love of family and passion for choir, baking cookies, cruises and vacations to Hawaii were essential to her core.

The family would like to thank Mr. Rogelio Nobleza of Heart of Compassion Assisted Living Home for the care and compassion they showed Ellen in her final days. Roghe and his team of caregivers gave Ellen exemplary care and she truly loved them. It was beautiful to walk in and see Roghe sitting and singing religious songs with her and to hear about Roghe and the other caregivers praying with her. Her religion was very important and a great comfort to her.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 East Riggs Rd, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 on October 4th at 11:00am. Funeral Luncheon to follow in Lindsey Hall at the church.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her honor to Veteran’s Affinity 2929 North 44th , Suite 110, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Ellen was a beautiful soul and she will be greatly missed.