Mary Ellen Morris Hamrick
November 29, 1925 - December 14, 2022
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Mary Ellen Morris Hamrick
November 29, 1925 - December 14, 2022
Obituary
Mary Ellen Morris Hamrick, 97, of Charleston, died on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
She was born in Fayette County on November 29, 1925, where she attended Mount Hope schools.
Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Thomas and Mabel Halstead Morris, and her husband, Harry Sam Hamrick.
Mary Ellen was an active member of the Charleston Baptist Temple for over sixty-five years. During her career, she had retired from Kanawha County Board of Education serving as secretary of Weberwood Elementary School. She was employed at the former Electro Metrological Company in alloy from 1945 to 1950.
Mary Ellen was a member of the William Morris Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, as a direct descendant of William Morris, the first permanent settler of Kanawha County.
She is survived by her sister, Beatrice Morris Miller, of Myrtle Beach; two children, Jane Ellen (Edgar) Blaus, of New Jersey, and Sam Hamrick, of South Charleston; grandchildren, Christopher August (Deirdre) Blaus and Alison Lee Blaus, all of New Jersey; and three great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to all of Mary Ellen’s caregivers, doctors, and staff at Brookdale Charleston Gardens, the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, and LuAnn Hall, caregiver and close friend, for their wonderful care over the last two years.
Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Baptist Temple, Charleston, with Rev. Dr. Jim Hewitt officiating. Burial will follow directly after at High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill.
In lieu of flowers – the family suggests donations be made to: Baptist Temple – 209 Morris Street, Charleston, WV, 25301; or Hospice Care – 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV, 25387.
Condolences may be shared with the family at: wwwbarlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, WV, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
4 responses to Mary Ellen Morris Hamrick
Kanawha Co. Retired School Employees says:
January 11, 2023
The West Virginia and Kanawha County Associations of Retired School Employees extend their sincere sympathy to you, the family, in your sorrow. Blessings to all.
Steve & Carolyn Basham says:
December 24, 2022
I have been privileged to know to Sam and Mrs. Hamrick since first grade. I have been very impressed that Sam worked so very hard to to help his mother as her health declined in her later years. I have many fond memories of Sam and his mother and father. This a very difficult time for Sam and his family and I pray that their many friends and family members will be able to help them through this. Call me if you need anything or just want to talk.
Charlotte Richardson says:
December 24, 2022
I had the privilege of working with Mary Ellen for many years. She was a very special person and a dear friend. I will miss her.
Kathryn Griffith says:
December 19, 2022
Our condolences go out to the family. RIP Mary Ellen..we love you.