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She was born on November 20, 1950 and was a daughter of John Samuel and Frances Irene (Lambert) Simmers.
Ellen was a member of Mt. Bethel Church of the Brethren, where she was active in the Women's Group. She had worked at Rockingham Redi Mix/Conmat Group. Ellen enjoyed watching her grandkids baseball and gymnastics, and spending time at their place in West Virginia. She was a great supporter of the Clover Hill Bucks and was part of the 1st base lawn chair gang.
Ellen was united in marriage to Leary Colaw, for 46 wonderful years.
Surviving in addition to her husband are her children, Jason (Megan) Colaw and Sherry (Andrew) Thompson; grandchildren, Tyler Colaw, Ryan Colaw, Hank Thompson, Faith Thompson; a brother, Ed (Sherri) Simmers; a niece, Kehris (Chris) Snead, and two great nieces, Adisyn and Alexa Snead.
She was preceded in death by granddaughters, Bethany Thompson and Allyson Thompson.
The family will receive friends on Monday, June 3, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service in Bridgewater.
A service celebrating Ellen's life will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Mt. Bethel Church of the Brethren with Revs. John Jantzi and Jack Glover officiating. Burial will follow at Clover Hill Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at johnsonfs.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in Bridgewater.
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