Ellen Westcott

WESTCOTT, ELLEN, 93 - of Pleasantville, died Thursday, October 9th at her daughter's home in Weymouth. She was born on February 22, 1915 in Atlantic City and spent her early years in Northfield. Ellen is predeceased by her husband, Adam L. Westcott. She moved to Pleasantville when she married and lived there the rest of her life. Ellen is also predeceased by her granddaughter Carol, great granddaughter Chloe, her sons-in-law Bill Barrett and Ken Brown, daughter-in-law Kathryn Westcott, sister Marguerite Hewitt, and brothers Harry, Albert, Lawrence, Joseph, Lewis and Jules Casto. Ellen is survived by her sons William Westcott of Estelle Manor, James (wife Donna) of Somers Point, Paul (wife Katherine) of Port Norris, Raymond (wife Jessica) of Mays Landing, and Adam of Absecon. She is also survived by her daughters Lois Lowrance of Folsom, Faith Westcott of Egg Harbor Twp., Sandra Barrett of Egg Harbor Twp., Ruth Ferrigno (husband Anthony) of Folsom, and Susan Brown of Weymouth. Ellen is survived by her sister Joyce Staten of TN. Ellen is also survived by her 25 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and 16 great-great grandchildren. Ellen Westcott was an amazing woman who was gifted in many ways. She advanced three grades above her age level in school, even while taking on responsibilities beyond her years. She loved children, enjoyed gardening and cooking, and especially loved reading. Ellen was a wonderful Christian woman who dedicated her life to serving others. She supported many churches and charities during her lifetime - helping to establish several mission churches. She had fond memories of her service as a youth leader and a Sunday School teacher. Her favorite charity was a church orphanage in Tennessee, which she supported generously. Ellen helped to raise many children other then her own, never turning away anyone in need. She cooked meals for the elderly, delivered groceries to the poor, prayed with neighbors and friends, and would even help with a mortgage payment or electric bill. She will be deeply missed. Services will be held on Monday, 12 noon, at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main Street, Mays Landing, where a viewing will be held from 11:00 a.m. till the time of the service. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery of Pleasantville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. (Info and condolences: www.boakesfuneralhome.com)