Birth date: Nov 25, 1930 Death date: Mar 28, 2012
Eleanor Campbell Hamby Ralston born November 25th, 1930, age 81, passed away on March 28th, 2012. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. ?á A true coal miner?ÇÖs daughter, Eleanor, along with her Read Obituary
What a wonderful women…. and what wonderful memories I will cherish. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May the stories that get shared today and your own warm memories of life fill your hearts at this time. We Love you all so much. Cousin Kent & Melissa (oh how fitting, I have to answer an elementary math question to post…. Thanks allot Aunt Eleanor ??
May your memories of your mother's love bring you comfort and peace. Eleanor had an big influence on my life and my brothers after the death of my dad. I will always remember the trips that she planned for our family, the great meals that she prepared, and her love for her family. She made trips to our home after the birth of our son and was always interested in his life. During the last few years, our contact was by phone, but I always felt good after talking with Eleanor. We will remember all of you in our prayers.
I have so many happy memories of Aunt Eleanor. For as long as I can remember, she's been a part of my life – from the visits to Mawzy's in Springdale with Jack when we cousins were little kids to the visits with Mack in Springdale when we were big kids! During my period of extreme independence, I lost touch for a bit. But over the past 10 years I am so glad I reconnected, as John and I have enjoyed many a visit in the shell shop and Aunt Eleanor's kitchen. Those Thanksgiving dinners were awesome!!! I loved hearing the stories about Eleanor and Mom when they were kids "up on the hill". Her hillbilly roots gave her the spunk that served her well to the very end. For those whom were there, her 80th birthday party was proof of that! I'm sure going to miss her. Know that I will be there with you in spirit over these next days. Much love, Myra
Aunt Elanor was a classy lady with classic beauty. I always enjoyed conversing with her. As the eldest of three siblings, she was able to chronicle the life and times of our family with interesting anecdotes of the generation before I was born. She lived a full and productive life and will be remembered as a strong woman with strong values. May God rest and keep her soul. Dave Glenn Alley – Nephew …
Dear Eleanor's Family – Your Mom was such an amazing woman! I always think of her with a smile – refelctive of her own. Her smile was always a warm and welcome greeting! I will always remember the joy she and Tom shared when I married them on the back porch! I am sure she is very happy now to be with all the people she loved in heaven. My love to all of you!
We are saddened by the loss of our Aunt Eleanor. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow.
I will miss Aunt Eleanor greatly! She was always so welcoming and happy when we visited. She would remember meaningful events and send gifts from her shop and I still have several of them. My thoughts go to Becky, Debbie, Rachel, Nick, Ian, Haley and the rest of the family. Thinking of you and sending hugs from Indiana! Love- Cousin Misty
I have cherished memories of Eleanor from Tarpon Bay. She was a grand southern lady. Her southern accent and twinkling of eyes always made me smile. I can remember her coming in to The Red Pelican and saying,"Well, Kelly what do you think about….." Which usually meant she had a project for me. I will miss her greatly. However, there is no doubt she is up in heaven singing and having a drink with her family and friends.
We will greatly miss our sister who was a joy in every sense of the word. Our sadness is tempered by the countless memories of cheese bread from Bailey's and the resulting tomato sandwiches, the "shell shop" with the jig saw puzzles, and the delicious treats from her kitchen. She was an irreplaceable "good 'en"!
