Ellene Adams York

Lady Ellene Adams York born March 26, 1928 to Beulah and Harvey Adams of Helen, Ga. And now is joining her family, their lives are now hidden with Christ in God. Gathered in Christ is the only precious brother, John Henry Adams, six sisters, Mary, Verdie, Regina, Ann, Stella and Emma. Survived is most dear and adored youngest sister, Yvonne Garrett ( Vonzie). Ellene’s three children are Margie O’Malley of Cleveland, Dixie Cook of Tucker and Troy York of Sautee. She has five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Ellene lived most of her life in White County. She retired from Habersham Mills in 1991 after 25 years, and continued to work 12 more years in Helen. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She loves the Lord, her family and her dear neighbors. Ellene spent the last months of her life in Northlake Gardens, an assisted living home in Tucker near her daughter Dixie. She made a quick adjustment to living in always warm beautiful home with the most loving nurses and caregivers anyone could ask for. Her meals were prepared and medicines given without having to remember. She rested, played bingo, exercised, dances, attended church services, and made many friends. She commented that this must be a simple taste of what heaven will be like. She rested and waited for God. He came for her on March 30, 2009 in the afternoon at her home in Sautee. She returned home for the last two weeks, seeming to know that it would be soon, and wanted to meet her Lord in her very familiar place. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday April 1, 2009 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Anthony Shore will officiate. Burial will be in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday March 31, 2009 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at barrettfh.com. Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.