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In memory of
Myrtle "Ellen" Ellen Griffith Thompson
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Myrtle Ellen Griffith Thompson, 74 of Comfort died February 15, 2019, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.
She hated being called Myrtle, she was always called Ellen, that when she passed, that people didn't even realize that it was her, because they didn't know her name was Myrtle, because she refused to be called that.
She was kind, but wouldn't take no crap. She loved to trick and pick you about things. She loved butterflies, and …
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She was funny, and kind, and gave wonderful hugs and would cuddle with me when my depression got bad. I was with her ev…
She was funny, and kind, and gave wonderful hugs and would cuddle with me when my depression got ba…
She was funny, and kind, and gave wonderful hugs and would cuddl…
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What causes did Ellen care about most?
She cared about her family. Especially her grandkids. She loved her family.
She cared about her family. Especially her grandkids. She loved her family.
She cared about her family. Especially her grandkids. She loved her family.
What was Ellen's favorite color?
Purple
Purple
Purple
What were Ellen's favorite ways to exercise?
She kept the house spotless, I would say that is an exercise. But other than that, s…
She kept the house spotless, I would say that is an exercise. But other than that, she didn't.
She kept the house spotless, I would say that is an exercise. But other than that, she didn't.
What were Ellen's favorite ways to spend free time?
She liked sitting on her porch either in her rocking chair or swinging bench doing p…
She liked sitting on her porch either in her rocking chair or swinging bench doing puzzles, an…
She liked sitting on her porch either in her rocking chair or swinging bench doing puzzles, and relaxing, usually with …
Timeline
Born
December 24th, 1944
Got married to David Robert "Bob" Thompson
April 17th, 1962
Cuyahoga County, OH
Had a child, Bonnie Lynn Thompson McCallister
April 30th, 1964
Charleston, WV
Survived by
Bonnie Lynn Thompson McCallister
Daughter
Patricia Gail Thompson
Daughter
Breauna Sierra McCallister
Granddaughter
Dakota Blake Robert McCallister
Grandson
Followed in death by
David Robert "Bob" Thompson
Ex-husband
Predeceased by
Hattie Irene "Rena" Goff Griffith
Mother, 1919-2016
Henderson Griffith
Father, 1908-1983
David Sharp "Sharp" Estep
Father-in-law, 1899-1974
Tommy Gail Griffith
Brother, 1955-2017
Rosie Etta GRAY GOFF
Grandmother, 1899-1980
Baby Nancy Griffith
Sister, 1948-1948
Other key details
Cause of death
Cancer
Method of disposition
Burial
Funeral services provided by
Leonard Johnson Funeral Home
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