Ellie Lundy Wren

Ellie Lundy Wren, 94, of Garner, NC, passed away Monday, July 29th. She was born in Thomas County, Georgia and grew up in the little southern town of Boston, GA.

Ellie Wren is survived by five generations of family members, which include her daughters, Leslie Beddingfield and her husband Rick and Donna McPartland; grandchildren, Amy Tracy and husband Shawn, Michael McPartland and wife Susana, and Mark McPartland;  three great-grandchildren, Jordan Demma and her husband Anthony, Josh Tracy and his wife McKenzie, and Taylor Tracy. She also has four great, great, grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald “Jack” Wren and her beloved son, Mark.

Ellie attended a year of college but considered her self self-taught. She was a math whiz and could easily do calculations in her head. She loved history and was an avid reader. She would go to the Garner library once a week and check out books that peaked her interest. She loved crossword puzzles and worked the one in the Sunday paper every week. She was an avid bridge player and was active in her bridge club until her passing. She was one of the charter members of Aversboro Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, if you feel so inclined, please donate to Aversboro Baptist Church. 1600 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529.

In closing, I want to leave you all with this message of hope and inspiration:  Even in the darkest of times, Mom always found a way to see the light of hope and optimism. Her resilience taught us that regardless of the challenges we face, there is always hope for a brighter future.

You loved and were so loved. Go in peace.

Smiles are contagious, please share a smile today and think of me.