She was born March 13, 1932 in Birmingham, Al. Ellen is survived by her loving
husband, Dave, of 59 years. Other survivors include a sister, Dianne Hawes of
Fuquay Varina, NC. and a niece, Suzanne Cockrell of Florida. Ellen’s children:
William Mark Hatfield Stein (Diane) of Smith’s Station, Al. Susan Fair (Mark) of
Montgomery, Al. and Beth Tomasson (Mark) of Wetumpka, Al. Ellen’s loving
grandchildren: Chad Stein, Katie Fair, Robby Lockhart, Taylor Lockhart,
and Eric Stein. Great grandchildren: Caden Lockhart, Dean Stein, Lailah Lockhart,
Ridge Lockhart and Athena Stein.
Ellen graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in 1950 and went on to graduate
with honors as an R.N. from St. Margaret’s School of Nursing in 1954. She loved to
partner with her husband in tennis matches, Duplicate Bridge and in crewing for him
in sailing races at Lake Martin. Quilting and scrapbooking were her hobbies.
Ellen was an active member of Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church, the
Joy Sunday school class and the Maxine Beck UMW circle. She established
Frazer’s “Walk Thru Library” and worked in that ministry until her death. She also
started RIMS (RVers In Mission Service) which became Chapter 17 of National
United Methodist Campers and a member of Frazer’s Disaster Response Team.
She also volunteered to teach Mother and Baby Classes for the Red Cross and
was a Girl Scout Leader.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Frazer Memorial United Methodist
Church on Friday, February 14, 2020. Visitation with the family will be held in the
Chapel from 9 to 10. Service begins at 10 with graveside services to follow at
Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Sav-A-Life
or Frazer Library in loving memory of Ellen Sharits Stein.
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