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Ellen Marie Best VIRGINIA BEACH - Ellen Marie Best, 55, passed away Oct. 23, 2008. Mrs. Best was employed with Wachovia Bank as a bank teller for 26 years. She attended Rosemont Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Preston L. Best Jr.; her daughter, Eileen Ferguson and her husband Daniel of Japan; her son, Brian Best of Chesapeake; her mother, Viola Mosimann; a brother, Ronnie Mosimann of New York; and three grandchildren, Haley Best of North Carolina and Jada and Sophia Ferguson, both of Japan. She was predeceased by her father, William Mosimann and her brother, William Mosimann Jr. A graveside service will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Thomas L. Mercer Sr. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
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Patti Acey
November 12, 2008
To the family of Ellen-I'm so sorry to hear about Ellen.I have been a customer @ Wachovia forever. I always picked the middle lane to drive thur because I knew that was Ellens window. She always greeted you with a smile,a friendly word and always seem to be able to relate to whatever was going on at the time with you. She ALWAYS asked how many lollipops do you need to day.I will truly miss her.
Trish Heyl
October 30, 2008
My deepest sympathies to the family. Ellen and I shared with each other about our kids/grandkids. She was a very strong woman with a big heart. I have spent this past week trying to support the team she worked with. Ellen was more than a co-worker, she was our friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bernie Kirsch
October 27, 2008
Ellen Best was a part of my circle of friends and acquaintainces for the past 15 years or more from the days when I dealt with her at First Union Bank till last week. Whenever we met and talked in the bank or the Drive Through I enjoyed her smile and good nature and apparent caring. She will be missed by many folks who did not know her family, but only knew Ellen in the workplace. She was a dear sweet woman and you all have my deepest sympathy at her unexpectedly sudden departure. May she rest in peace.
Lynn Harding
October 26, 2008
To Ellens Family;
I have worked with Ellen for over 21 years and she was the sister I never had. We would laugh, argue and cry, just like sisters. Working the drive-thru will not be the same. I will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Caroline Robinson
October 26, 2008
To Ellens Family,
Im so sorry to hear Ellen has passed away.My family and I knew her from Wachovia Bank.She was always there to help us with a smile on her face.She was always sweet and kind to my 3 year old daughter and we would talk about her grandchildren.She will be missed.Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Emily Newton
October 25, 2008
To Ellens family you have my deepest sympathy and are in my prayers. Ellen was my work buddy, my friend. Ellen and I laughed so hard we cried many times. We shared secrets that will stay with us forever.I knew I could come to Ellen and tell her anything and she wouldn't judge me, nor I her. When I think of Ellen it's her and I in the drive through at the bank with the speakers off so the customers can't hear us laughing. God bless her family. I loved Ellen like a sister and will miss her.
Ellen Carlson
October 25, 2008
My name is Ellen Carlson and I have been employed by the Virginia Pilot Association for 18 years. I have banked with Wachovia during those 18 years and have had many trips to the drive through having Ellen as my teller. She always, always, always was a bright spot in my day and I will miss her dearly, but be grateful having known her. Please accept my deepest condolences on the sudden loss of your beloved Ellen.
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