Eleanor Irene Ellie- Gilliand

Eleanor Irene “Ellie” Gilliand, 93, of Indianapolis, passed away November 7, 2016. Ellie was born December 8, 1922 in Frankfort, IN and was raised by her aunt and uncle, Lela and Harry Thompson. She was a homemaker and enjoyed working in her flower garden and feeding the birds in her yard. She was a faithful member of Castleton United Methodist Church where she was affectionately known as the Hat Lady for her beautiful hats she wore every Sunday. She was also a Castleton Mall Walker walking 6 days a week until age 88 when an auto accident forced her to not walk. Ellie was preceded in death by her aunt and uncle, and her husband Howard and a brother and sister.
Ellie is survived by Terry and Susan Ising, Todd and Gillian Ising, Jill Vickers, Kayla and Kristen Vickers and Henry and Ellie Ising.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Flanner and Buchanan- Washington Park East, 10722 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46229. Friends may call from 9:00 AM until the service time. Entombment will be in Washington Park East Cemetery. In honor of Ellie please feel free to wear a hat to her service.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Castleton United Methodist Church, 7101 Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46256.