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Eloise Spigelmyer Obituary

Eloise Spigelmyer from Port Charlotte, Florida, age 97, went to be with our Lord on Friday, October 10, 2025.

Eloise better know as (Ellie) was born Nov 1,1927 in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Ellie moved to Connecticut in 1957. She worked at many restaurants including Country Squire and Griswold Inn.

She became an entrepreneur in many businesses. She owned restaurants and had many real estate adventures. She moved to Florida in 2003.

Ellie leaves behind many friends and family that loved her very much.

She is survived by her daughter Karen Wheeler (Keith) of Port Charlotte, sister Judy Woody of Durham, North Carolina, and brother Bill Watterson (Hazel) of Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

Also, grandchildren Brian Randall (Vickie), Tracy Webber (Chad), and Nina Snelgrove (Cecil) all of North Carolina, Brian Hoyt (Josie) of Port Charlotte, Heather Scanlon ( Shaun) of Punta Gorda, Ashley Hoyt (Jake) of Naples, Zumy Sandstrom (Chris) of Lehigh Acres, Joshua Hoyt of Largo, Great-Grandchildren Rhea & Atlas Hoyt, Jensen & Isabella Scanlon.

Ellie was preceded in death by parents Will & Lizzy Watterson, Son Keith Randall, Sister Melba Boyles, Grandson Angel Hoyt, and Husband Glenn Spigelmyer.

Services will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 3pm at Kays Ponger, 2405 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952.

In Lieu of flowers Ellie would like you to make a donation in her name to the Animal Welfare League, 3519 Drance St, Port Charlotte, FL 33980.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sun Newspapers from Oct. 16 to Oct. 14, 2025.

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Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes & Cremation Services

2405 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

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Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes & Cremation Services

2405 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

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