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Harriet Ely Obituary

ELY Harriet Jane Ely, age 86, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Hilliard, OH, went to be with the Lord Sunday evening, November 7, 2010. Harriet was a member of Freedom House Church of God in Knoxville. She taught Sunday School and was involved in Child Evangelism in Columbus, OH for many years. Harriet was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years Ernest Charles Ely Sr. She is survived by her sons, Ernest Ely Jr. of San Francisco, CA, Craig Allen Ely and wife Betty Ann of Columbus, OH; daughter, Michele and husband Gary Bishop of Knoxville; grandchildren, Tabitha, Yvonne, April, Jason, Amanda and Leah; 15 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; sister, Ruth Anthony of Latrobe, PA; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Friday 5-6:45 p.m., where service will be held 7 p.m., Friday. Graveside service and interment 11 a.m., Saturday at Green Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Alz.org. Flowers and online condolences may be sent at www.jerryspearsfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2010.

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Michele Ely Bishop

November 18, 2010

I had the best mom in the world, and the perfect mom for me. I am honored and blessed to be her daughter. I love you, Mom, and I miss you so very much!

Diane Miller Ryan

November 12, 2010

My prayers are with the families at this time. I'm sure that God welcomed her with open arms!

Robin Suskin

November 12, 2010

I can only imagine - faintly - the wonders of heaven that Harriet is experiencing now!!

Harriet was definitely one of the godliest people I have ever known, and probably will ever know. She loved everyone with the love of Christ. Knowing Harriet definitely confirms that God's love is real - and the love of Jesus and that knowing this love is truly the greatest joy in life. My family and I will miss her - but have no doubt that she is in Heaven!

One of my greatest joys in life is having been known and loved by Harriet. God bless her sweet soul!

Yvonne Pullins

November 10, 2010

My Grandma was loving and caring, patient and understanding, happy and fun, always there and never far, thoughtful and kind. I could go on for hours about why I know she was the best Grandmother a girl could have. I miss her so much it hurts. I know her reunion with my Grandpa has been grand. He passed in 1977, and she has waited for this reunion for the rest of her life. I Love You Grandma, more than I can ever express. Rest In Peace. Enjoy your paradise.

Valerie Hershberger

November 10, 2010

Harriett had to be one of the most patient, gentle Moms I ever knew (I know, cause Michele and I were always causing her grief! Ha! ) Her faith in the Lord shone in everything she did and said when I was with the family. She's a beautiful soul. All our prayers to the family, as we celebrate her life and legacy. God bless! Val Hershberger

wendy ault

November 10, 2010

Mrs ely was a wonderful lady, I will miss her.

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