Ellen Louise Coale

July 28, 1946 - December 6, 2020

Ellen Louise Coale, age 74, of Conowingo, MD passed away on December 6, 2020. She was born on July 28, 1946 in Havre de Grace, MD to the late James Walter Smith and Hester Louise Hughes (Eastridge).

Ellen was a hardworking woman that devoted most of her professional career to ACME markets, which is where she worked for numerous years until 2011. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother, with a great sense of humor. Ellen enjoyed gardening flowers, bird watching and bowling in a women’s league. Her favorite shows included Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and Little House of the Prairie. Ellen was a fan of Elvis and enjoyed old country music. Her favorite vacation spots included Ocean City, MD and Outer Banks.

Ellen is survived by her beloved partner of 37 years, Howard Martin; daughter, Kimberly Holbrook and her husband Steve; son, John Coale and his wife Debbie; son, Matthew Coale and his wife Jennifer; son Jesse Martin and his wife Ashira; sister, Betty Garcia; sister, Wendy Davis; brother, James Smith; brother, Timothy Hughes; 10 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. In addition to her parents, Ellen is preceded in death by her brother, Howard Smith; sister, Dola Blakeley; and sister, Wanda Cooling.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flower, memorial contributions may be made payable to “St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital” and sent in care of R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A. P.O. Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911. To send online condolences, please visit www.rtfoard.com.

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Ellen Louise Coale, age 74, of Conowingo, MD passed away on December 6, 2020. She was born on July 28, 1946 in Havre de Grace, MD to the late James Walter Smith and Hester Louise Hughes (Eastridge). Ellen was a hardworking woman that devoted most of her professional career to ACME markets, which is whereContinue Reading

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Ellen and I attended RSHS and became fast friends. A nicer person could not be found! What a sweet friend she was. My deepest sympathies to all of Ellen's family and friends. Show will.be dearly missed.

Loved Ellen she was one of the nicest people that God put on this earth! Worked with her at Acme and she always made me laugh!! My heart goes out to all her Family!! She will be missed by many!!

I remember Ellen as a teenager when she lived with my grandmother Mae McGuigan in Conowingo along with her sisters. They were considered part of our big McGuigan family! Prayers for all at this sad time. Sandy Hanna (Mae McGuigan's granddaughter)

So sorry to hear of Ellen's passing. She was a great lady. My deepest sympathy.

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. I pray that in time your grief will fade making room only for the happiest memories to sustain you until you are reunited once again in the light of our heavenly Father's love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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Dave and I are so sorry to hear about Ellen. We shared a lot of laughs with her and Howard. Praying for the family! Dave and Gilda Anderson

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