ST. JAMES — Ellen Jeanne Surette Morrow, 84, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, after a brief illness. Ellen was born Nov. 18, 1934, in Reading, Massachusetts.
She is survived by husband, Robert Dennis “Bob” Morrow, and their five children, Michelle (Parker), Robin, Thomas, Anne-Marie (Eddy) and Susan.; and siblings, Delores van Horn, Dennis Surette, Robert Surrette, Stephen and Suzanne Deveau. Her grandchildren are Craig, Michael, Kayla, Sylar, Annabel, Madison, Stephanie and Haley.
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Susan Surrette; brother, Warren Surette; and sister, Pauline Quinlan.
Ellen graduated from Emmanuel College in Boston and taught in grammar schools in El Paso, Texas. She met Bob there on a blind date, where he was stationed for military duty. They spent the next 20 years as a military family touring the U.S. and abroad, where they made many lasting friendships. Ellen thoroughly enjoyed international culture and made sure that almost every weekend the family was touring ancient castles, churches or hiking the local countryside.
Once an empty-nester, Ellen went back to school and studied for a master’s degree. She then became a technical writer and worked for several large companies including Sanders/Lockheed-Martin.
Ellen and Bob retired to St. James in 1997, where they were both active in the community and enjoyed playing golf. Bob is the former mayor of St. James. Ellen was an avid volunteer at St. James, her majhan group, book group and investment group.
A funeral Mass will be held at noon, Friday, Nov. 30, at Sacred Heart Church, Southport.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, 955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia, NC 28422.
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