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Mrs. Ted Tidwell Ellett

  • January 24, 2012
  • Greenville, South Carolina
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“Ted was a great role model to me. She was such an intelligent and friendly woman! She welcomed us to her neighborhood when my husband and I bought...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Elizabeth Troutman - Greenville, SC

“Ted and my Mom - who died in 2009 - had their hair done at the same place, so I got to see and talk to Ted once a week. It was always a highlight...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: John Hoppe

“Mrs. Ellet was a wonderful, intelligent person. She was always gracious. Very involved in civic activities, her work was selfless and constructive,...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Norman Belk - Greenville, SC

“Remember Mrs. 'Ted' Ellett, worked with her at the Greenville County Library at 300 College Street during her time there with reference to exhibit...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: John G. O'Connell, III - Taylors, SC

“It was my priviledge and honor to know such a beautiful woman. Her life was spent without a day wasted. She was a dear friend whom I will miss dearly...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: nancy harter boyd - greenville, SC

“Bill, so sorry to hear of your mother passing. Of course I didn't know her, but she sounds like a very accomplished lady. May the Lord bless as you...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Alan Rhodes - HIGHLAND, UT

“The Staff of The Mackey Mortuary wish to express our deepest sympathy to you at this difficult time. ”
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Mrs. Ted Tidwell Ellett
Greenville, SC

Mrs. Ted Tidwell Ellett, 101, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 24, 2012 after a brief illness.

She was a graduate of Hollins College in Roanoke, VA, received her Master's degree from Columbia University and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Furman University.

Mrs. Ellett taught at Limestone College in Gaffney where she was a professor of Health and Physical Education and Dean of Women. She also taught at Furman University and was a former Acting Dean of Women.

A longtime member of First Baptist, Greenville, she served as a Deacon, President of the WMU and taught the Burnett Bible Class for many years. She was a member, former trustee and served on the Board of Directors of the Greenville Woman's Club; served on the Board of Directors for the YWCA; former President and served on the Board of Directors of Friends of Greenville County Library; former chairman of AAUW in Gaffney and Greenville, and former President and member of the Thursday Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Joseph Carlyle Ellett in 1984; and is survived by her sons, Joseph Carlyle Ellett, Jr. and wife, Michelle of San Benicia, CA, and William Albert Ellett of St. Louis, MO; and her grandchildren, Tabitha McCall Ellett and Joseph Carlyle Ellett III.

Services will be at 2:30pm, Friday, January 27, 2012 at First Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Baxter Wynn and Reverend Dr. Jim Pitts officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:15pm in the Narthex of the church. Interment will be in Springwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials please be made to Furman University Development, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613 and note on memo line "Ellett Economics Prize", or to First Baptist Church Faith Fund, 847 Cleveland Street, Greenville, Sc 29601.

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