Elizabeth Ellen Hartlage Obituary
Elizabeth Ellen Hartlage, age 85, of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May, 9, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 14, 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Charles Norton and Thelma Stuber.
Ellen is survived by her son, Thomas Edward Hartlage (Bettye Jo); brother, Ernie Norton (Jewel Pollard); sister, Patricia Moreland (J.C.); grandson, Thomas Wesley Hartlage (Reba); great-grandson, Landon Thomas Hartlage; along with her beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 50 years, Ed; her step-mother, Sylvia Norton; and step-father, John Stuber.
Ellen and Ed spent a brief time in California, before returning home to Louisville, where they spent a wonderful life around family and raising their son, Tom. In 1994, they moved to Sunset Beach, North Carolina to enjoy their retirement on the beautiful Carolina Coast.
Ellen loved traveling, bingo, yard sales, reading, crocheting and Christmas. She loved the game of golf and enjoyed playing her beloved Sea Trail courses, as well as others within her community.
In addition to her hobbies, Ellen was a beloved grandmother to Wes, and proud great-grandmother to Landon. She cherished each moment spent with her family and friends.
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Lee Funeral Home and Crematory from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Ellen's Memory.
