Elvira Jane Ellenburg

Elvira "Ellie" Ellenburg, age 88, of Newland, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at the Mitchell House.She was born July 22, 1935 to the late Sanford and Marion Painter Tyner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred "F.C." Ellenburg; Brother, Garland Tyner.Ellie was a member of the Newland Presbyterian Church. She was an educator for many years and retired from Bulloch County School Systems in Georgia in 1991. Ellie was also on the Board of Trustees for Habitat for Humanity in Avery County. At Christmas season, she enjoyed making shoe boxes for Samaritans Purse for the children. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother and loved spending time with her family.Ellie leaves behind to cherish her memory: Daughter, Susan Christmas of Greer, SC, Daughter, Ginny (Greg) Edwards of Knoxville, TN, Son, Ben (Christina) Ellenburg of Jacksonville, FL, Son, Mike Ellenburg of Newland, NC, Son, David Ellenburg of Jessup, GA; Grandchildren, Katie Christmas, Tyner Brooks, Daniel Brooks, Logan Edwards, Aidan Edwards, Sarah Edwards and Emma Edwards; and Seven Great Grandchildren; Sister in Law, Anne Tyner.Services for Ellie Ellenburg will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at the Newland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Michael McKee officiating. Interment will follow in the Fork Mountain Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 29, 2024 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM prior to the service at the church.The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at the Mitchell House and Medi-Home for their continuous care for Ellie. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Habitat for Humanity 57 John Taylor Road, Newland, NC 28657Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Ellenburg family by visiting our website www.rsfh.netThe care of Ellie and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121Read Obituary