Ella Sue Gillenwater Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ella Sue Gillenwater of Sophia, West Virginia, born in Blue Jay, West Virginia, who passed away on May 18, 2024, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ella Sue Gillenwater to pay them a last tribute.

In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Ella's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Earl Stover and Mary M. Payne Stover; and her siblings, James Earl Stover, J. D. Stover and Joyce Ann Gimbalvo.

She is survived by: her daughters, Teresa Hicks (Jerry Hodges) of Shady Spring, Brenda Hawks (Curtis) of Sophia and Evelyn of Shady Spring; and her siblings, Smokey Joe Stover of Hot Springs, VA, Jackie Stover (Gloria) of Maryland and Gloria Barker. She is also survived by five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.