Mary Ellen "Ellie" Gillis
July 17, 1961 - November 20, 2016
Obituary
Mary Ellen "Ellie" Gillis of Aberdeen died Sunday, November 20. She was 55.
Born in Chestertown, MD she was the daughter of the late Emory C. "Steve" & Margaret Ann (Connolley) Elburn.
Mrs. Gillis retired from the Harford County Board of Education. She had been a Kindergarten and First Grade teacher at Bakerfield Elementary. An active member of the Grace United Methodist Church she helped serve the pancake breakfasts, worked with the puppet ministries and was a member of the Carillons Bell Choir. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Glenn Gillis of Aberdeen; son, Michael A. Gillis and wife Nichole of Havre de Grace; daughter, Kathryn Ann Gillis of Aberdeen; grandchildren, Benjamin M. and Cooper B. Gillis; brothers, Rusty Elburn of Galena and Steve Elburn of Rising Sun and her sister, Sharon McDermott of Mineola, NY.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 26 from 9:30am-11:00am at Grace United Methodist Church where a memorial service conducted by Dr. Robert Clipp will begin at 11:00am. Interment will be at Baker Cemetery.
Contributions in her memorial may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 110 W. Bel Air Ave, Aberdeen, MD 21001.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Sat Nov 26, 2016 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Grace United Methodist Church • 110 W. Bel Air Ave., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Sat Nov 26, 2016 @ 11:00 AM EDT
Grace United Methodist Church • 110 W. Bel Air Ave., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Martha Steeley
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Glenn, Mike, Nichole, Katie and family, My heart breaks for all of you. I will always remember Ellie's kindness and beautiful smile. She is now pain free and in the arms of our Lord! I hope that the love and prayers that surround you carry you through this difficult time. Kevin and Martha Steeley
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Kathy Coles
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I'm so sorry for your loss. Mary fought the good fight. I know that she is in the arms of the Lord.
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Teresa Harris
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We send our love to the Gillis family. Ellie was a wonderful teacher to all three of our kids. Over the years we were lucky enough to get to know Ellie's family and they are all just as wonderful. The Harris Family and Doris Ackinson
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Frank Hawley
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I am deeply saddened to learn of Ellie's passing. I worked with her as a volunteer at the Ripken Museum. She always had a smile and said hello when I would see her at Ripken Stadium. My condolences to Glenn and all of her family.
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Michael B. Danish
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To Glenn and the family, we are deeply saddened by your loss. We knew Ellie from her volunteering at the Ripken Museum as well as from Ripken stadium. We will miss her too. Bettye and Mike.
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Teresa Dixon
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May Ellie rest in peace, my thoughts are with the family. Ellie was an amazing person. Sincerely Teresa