Ellen Ardena Anthony

Ellen Anthony Ellen Ardena Anthony, 69, of Hurricane, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House following an extended illness. She was born April 24, 1944 in Putnam County, daughter of the late Freeman and Mildred Bailey Shamblin. A lifelong homemaker, she also worked as a cook at Cedar Lakes and the former Townhouse Restaurant in Ripley. She was a member of the Center Point Church, Putnam County. Surviving: Her husband of 45 years, Robert Lee Anthony; Daughters, Tammie Linzey (Christopher) of Hurricane and Robin Williams (Travis Sr.) of Oak Hill; Sisters, Doris Miller of Kenna and Imogene Buckalew of Goldtown; Grandchildren, Travis Williams Jr. (Ashley Yeager), Dakota Richmond and Ashly Williams; She is also survived by six nephews, six nieces, four brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law and several great-nephews and nieces. In addition to her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law and two nephews. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Ina Moore, Ellen's caregiver, as well as the doctors, nurses and staff of the ER and ICU at CAMC-Teays Valley. A special thanks goes to Hubbard Hospice House and Waybright Funeral Home for their care and compassion during Ellen's final days. A celebration of Ellen's life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Waybright Funeral Home in Ripley with Jack Withrow and John Gunther officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Center Point Cemetery on Rt. 34 in Putnam County. Online Condolences may be left at www.waybrightfuneralhome.com. Service: Saturday, July 13, 2013 2 p.m. Waybright Funeral Home Visitation: Saturday, July 13, 2013 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Waybright Funeral Home