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Ellene George Obituary
Ellene (McKay) (Mars) George, 79, died Friday, May 23, 2003.
She was born in Akron, Ohio, and lived in Kent. She attended Kent State University, and was a professional skater with the "ICE-CAPADES" from 1942 to 1946, touring the United States and Canada. From 1978 to 1984, she lived in Cherokee, N.C., where she was employed at Holiday Inn Cherokee. Mrs. George was formerly a Girl Scout leader (Akron Area), a volunteer skating instructor with KSU Skating Club, and was an environmental and animal-rights activist. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Survivors include her husband, Edwin George; sons, William T. Mars (Shirley) of Brimfield, Ohio, Don Mars of Uniontown, Ohio; daughter, Jan (Paul) Edwards of Groveport, Ohio; brother, Leonard D. (Virginia) McKay of Randolph, Ohio; 22 grandchildren, 32 great- grandchildren; stepson, C. Eddy George of Cherokee N.C., step daughter, Y. Gale George of Chero kee, N.C.; three stepgrandchildren.
Calling hours will be held Sun day, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Hecker Funeral Home in Uniontown, where funeral services will immediately follow at 1:30 p.m., with Bishop Howard W. Sepp Jr. officiating. Interment at Uniontown Greenlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Animal Protective League of Portage County, 903 E. Lake St., P.O. Box 927, Ravenna, Ohio 44266.
(Hecker, 330-699-2600.)
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Marilyn Birkner
June 1, 2003
What a blessing it has been to know Ellie and Ed through attending art shows in Kent. Ellie loved art and all the people she met at the shows. My two girls, Lauren and Anna had benefited from talking to her and learning to appreciate art. She was a very fine woman and we will miss her very much.
Megan Mars
May 30, 2003
My beloved Grandmother, I will miss you so much. You touched the lives of so many people with your love and sweet gentle spirit. I could not be the person I am today without your guidance and support. Even though you may be gone, your spirit will live on though all those many people who loved you.
Till we meet again....
I love you dearly and always will keep you in my heart.
Gail Miller
May 29, 2003
Grandma, Your smile will be missed dearly. If more people would be as kind-hearted and thoughtful as you this would be a much better world.
Love Always.. Gail, Troy, Ashley and Bubby.
Scott Carlton
May 27, 2003
Ellene was one of the most wonderful friends I ever had. Thanks in large part to her constant encouragement and her undying belief in me, I was able to enjoy a fantastic career as a professional figure skater.
Ellene was a warm and caring person, and I will miss her very much. May she skate forever in Heaven.
Respectfully,
Scott Carlton
Leonard & Virginia McKay
May 26, 2003
Our smnpathy to the Mars family.
Rodger & Kelli McKay and Family
May 25, 2003
Dear Lord,
Take Aunt Ellene in your loving care as she makes her journey towards you. She was such a beautiful person!
Only time moves on to the next scene. Her memory will remain part of the heart forever.
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