Ellen Marks Furlough, 90, passed from this life 11/02/2024. Ellen was born in Hoke County, NC to Edwin Murchison and Bertha Cameron Marks. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Lee Marks, and her beloved husband of 61 years, Billy D. Furlough.
Ellen was an active member of First Baptist Garner for 60 years. She was known for her contagious and easy laugh, friendliness, and hard work. Ellen and Billy owned and operated Glamor-Heat of NC, a heating and air conditioning company in Garner. After retirement she remained active and indulged her love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memory are her three children, Cindy, Craig (Kathleen), and Charles (Sandy). She loved being grandma to Daniel (Sarah), Caleb (Faith), Grayson (Rachel), Jacob, Candice (Aaron), Justin (Heather), Karly, Kaitlyn, and Ryan and great-grandma to Gabriel, Thomas, Lincoln, Graylynn, Reagan, Isla, Lily, Claire, Barrett, and Aria. She is survived by her sister, Mary M. Jennings and her much loved nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff at Transitions Life Care, Foundation Senior Living, and Seniors Helping Seniors for their wonderful care, kindness and attention to Ellen,
If you feel so led, the family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations in Ellen’s memory may be made to:
Transitions Life Care, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607
First Baptist Church Garner, 601 St. Mary’s Street, Garner, NC 27529
Or the charity of your choice.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Bryan-Lee Funeral Home
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
First Baptist Church of Garner
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