Ellen G. Muhlfelder, formerly of Natick, Mass. and Matthews, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home in Daphne on Friday, May 23, 2014.
Ellen is survived by her husband of 55 years, Steven Muhlfelder; sons, Kurt (Lucie) Muhlfelder of Concord, N.H. and Michael (Debbie) Muhlfelder of Andover, Mass.; daughter, Sandy (Troy) Cooke of Spanish Fort; and five grandchildren, Ashley, Courtney and Katie Cooke of Spanish Fort, and Jacob and Hannah Muhlfelder of Andover, Mass.
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Emanual and Jean Glass; and her brother, Bernard Glass.
A 1960 graduate of Boston University School of Nursing, she also earned her master’s in healthcare administration from Framingham State University in 1986.
Ellen truly enjoyed a nursing career that spanned more than four decades. A woman of faith, strength and compassion, with a servant’s heart, she was always willing to do for others.
Ellen had a love for reading, traveling and sports, and she was a fearless Scrabble player.
Her family was the most important thing in her life, and nothing gave her greater joy than her five grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 29, 2014, at noon at Temple Beth El in Charlotte, N.C.
The family will receive relatives and friends, and gather for a meal of consolation, immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations are made in Ellen’s memory to Levine Children’s Hospital, 1000 Blythe Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203, or Temple Beth El, 5101 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28226.
Expressions of condolence may be made at hughesfh.com.
Arrangements by Hughes Funeral Home & Crematory, Daphne.
