Mary Ellen Downing Aldrich, age 82, of Sun City Center, FL passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 with family members by her side. She was born to the late Thomas and Florence Downing on December 30, 1936 in Trenton, FL. Mary Ellen graduated from Trenton High School in 1954.
Survivors include her three sons, Danny of Waycross, GA, Randy of Tampa and Roger of Fayetteville, NC; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Mary Ellen was a career bookkeeper, spending most of her time at the Interstate Livestock Auction market and the Tampa Chamber of Commerce. She was an active member and officer of Women International and served as an executive planner of the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame for many years. She loved gardening and spending time with her family.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, April 12, 2019 at Grace Baptist Church, 2909 John Moore Rd, Brandon, FL. Visitation will be held one hour prior, from 10:00-11:00 am at the church. Burial will follow in Seffner Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family asks that memorial contributions be made to LifePath Hospice at Tampa General Hospital.
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