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1935
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2016
Ellen Fong Obituary
March 6, 1935 - July 17, 2016
Ellen Jee Fong passed away on Sun., July 17, 2016, at home. She was born on March 6, 1935, in Ruleville, Mississippi. She was the third child of Jim Foo and Tiao Ken Jee. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents and her eldest brother James. She is survived by her husband Quock Q. Fong, children Elaine Fong, Elise Wing (Jonathan), Kent Fong (Andrea), grandchildren Natalie and Joshua Wing, brothers William Jee (May) and George Jee (Christina), sister-in-law Jean Jee, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends are welcome for visitation on Fri., July 29, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, and for the funeral and interment on Sat., July 30, 2016, at 10:00 am at Cypress Lawn in Colma. The family prefers contributions in honor of Ellen's life to First Chinese Southern Baptist Church (1255 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA 94109) or Hospice By the Bay.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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August 7, 2016
Dear Fong Family:
We are a group of nine who have knitted together at the Merced Branch Library in San Francisco for at least 4 years. I am the group leader and Ellen's gentle and warm presence would light up our knitting area! Once we went around the circle and talked about where we grew up. I was very interested in hearing her talk about her growing up in Mississippi. There was a delighted side about her that we all were so interested in what she had to say. That was Ellen's nature: a lot to give, a lot to share in her soft yet animated way!
Our most sincere condolences, we are:
Esther Kwan, Knitting group leader, and:
Julie, Flora, Jane, Rose, Amy, Margie, Nicole, and Veronica
Bill and Pam Kennedy
July 29, 2016
Dear Quock, Elaine, Elise & Jonathan, Kent & Andrea, and all the Fong family,
Ellen is such a wonderful blend of sincere, committed, and joyful follower of Jesus. We felt her loving support & encouragement and benefited greatly from her prayers during the wonderful years(1990-1993)Bill co-pastored at FCSBC. We'll miss the special after church lunches Ellen always arranged when we have visited the Bay Area through the years. Praise God she was able to enjoy the celebration of FCSBC's 60th year anniversary in October, 2015 ! !
We are praying for all of you, especially this evening and during the service tomorrow morning as many friends gather with you to grieve her loss and to thank our Lord for the absolute assurance we have that Ellen is with Him forever. What a blessed hope that cheers our hearts even through the tears.
Love in Christ,
Bill and Pam
July 27, 2016
Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11
Cindy and Wing Lem
July 25, 2016
Our sympathies and condolences to the Fong family (Quock, Elaine, Elise, and Kent). We are upholding you all in prayer.
Cindy and I will always remember Auntie Ellen for her warm "Southern" personality and love. We just enjoyed engaging in conversation with her, sharing with each other what God has been doing in our lives. She always brought us a smile and wonderful memories of our friendship over the years. I (Wing) will miss our serendipitous meetings at McDonald's at Stonestown sharing coffee and friendship. She was a very special friend and sister in Christ. We look forward to seeing her again in "Heaven Above."
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