Ellen Walters, 88, of Continental Courts, Bellefonte, died Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at Eagle Valley Personal Care Home in Milesburg.
She was born May 13, 1921 in Bellefonte, a daughter of the late Roy W. and Madeline (Johnson) Grove.
On December 31, 1942 in Baltimore, MD, she was married to Norman D. Walters, who preceded her in death on January 8, 2006.
In 1939, she graduated class valedictorian from Powell, Ohio School, Columbus, OH.
Mrs. Walters worked as a cook for Bellefonte Area School District for eleven years prior to her retirement.
Ellen was a member of Valley View United Methodist Church, Bellefonte, a past 4-H Leader in Benner Township, a member of the Logan Grange # 109, the State and the National Grange, and the Senior Citizens Club of Bellefonte. She also served as the Publicity Chairman for the PA Association of Retired State Employees, Mount Nittany Chapter. She was also very active in RSVP.
In 1976, she received an honorary degree from the Future Home Makers of America.
She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and her family.
She is survived by four daughters, Thelma Jean Brodzina of Warriors Mark, Janet Elaine Houser (Ronald) of Bellefonte, Doris Mae Wilson (John) of Tyrone, Ruth Ellen Vonada (Dale) of Spring Mills; two sons, Daniel William of Bellefonte and John Edward (Mary) of Julian: one sister, Violet Gummo of Munson; two brothers: Paul W. Grove of Tyrone and Melvin Grove of Bellwood; fifteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son, James Allen, three infants: Jerry Lee, Donna Marie and Carl Philip; a grandson, John Walters, Jr., and a brother John D. Grove.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM Sunday, October 18, 2009, and Monday, October 19, 2009 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, at Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Services, 1034 Benner Pike, State College. The funeral will be at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with the Reverend Duane Bardo officiating.
Burial in Shiloh Cemetery will be private and at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in memory of Ellen Walters to the Eagle Valley Personal Care Home, P.O. Box 8969, Milesburg, PA 16853 or Home Nursing Agency of Centre County, 450 Windmere Drive, Suite 100, State College, PA 16801.
A guest book can be signed and condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com