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Ellen Hackney Obituary
79, of Indianapolis, passed away October 7, 2017 A lifelong resident of Indianapolis, Ellen was born September 24, 1938 to the late Glendon and Helen Hackney. Ellen was a graduate of Thomas Carr Howe High School; and received her Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University. She was employed as a magazine editor for National Retail Hardware Association for 49 years, retiring in 2009. Ellen was a lifetime member of Irvington United Methodist Church and a longtime member of Women In Communications, Inc. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading and working at her church.
Visitation will be today, Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 12 noon until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St.
Ellen is survived by her nephews, David (Brenda) Johnston and Robert (Janetta) Johnston; nieces, Anne (Ron) Kemezy and Elaine (Dan) Euler; four great-nephews; and three great-nieces. Two sisters, Marianne Wrancher and Alice Johnston, preceded her in death.
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October 14, 2017
To the family of Ellen E. Hackney. May the love of family and friends comfort you. Blessed are they that mourned: for they shall be comforted.
DavidMichael Schuster
October 12, 2017
My deepest condolences to Ellen's family. Ellen was a wonderful friend to my mother for more than 60 years at NRHA and after retirement. They shared a love of reading. I know she will be missed.
Rochelle Hargis
October 12, 2017
To Ellen's family,
We worked together at NRHA years ago and were both active in WICi. We kept in touch with Christmas cards and once in a while had lunch and shared many good times. I always enjoyed her company and sense of humor. She was faithful to her church work and I know she loved doing that. I will miss her.
Dawn Veteto Parrish
October 12, 2017
I knew Ellen from the Irvington Methodist Church. She was always a diligent, reliable and consistent worker on anything she tackled. It was a pleasure to work with her on a committee because she was always committed to getting the job done. I knew her during our high school and college years.
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