

  <p>Whiting, Ellen Hersman Zirkle</p>
  <p>Passed: 2012-07-11</p>
  <p>Age: 74</p>


  <p>Source: Jackson Herald</p>

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  <p>Obituary Date: 2012-07-24</p>
  <p>Information: Ellen Zirkle Whiting entered into rest on July 11, 2012 at Holmes Medical Center, Melbourne, Florida, at the age of 74, following a long illness.  She was born in Ripley, West Virginia on March 11, 1938 to the late Guy and Miriam (Thomas) Hersman.  She was a graduate of Ripley High School.  After retiring from Kaiser Aluminum in 1987, she spent her time living between Ripley and Florida and enjoyed volunteering at Tropical Haven and Holmes Regional Hospital.  She was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church.         Ellen is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Ronald; a son, Matthew (Terri) Zirkle of Ripley, West Virginia; granddaughter, Ansley Ellen Zirkle of Paducah, Kentucky; step-children, Ronnie (Debbie) Whiting and Rhonda (Tim) Johnston; five grandchildren and four adoring great-grandchildren in Melbourne FL; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members.  In addition to her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by her sons, Mike and Mark Zirkle; brothers, Guy Landon Hersman, Gail Hersman; sisters, Joann Lott and Rosemary Hudson.          Per her request, Ellen will be returned to her hometown of Evans, West Virginia and placed at the Otterbein Cemetery in a private service at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Calvary United Methodist Church, Ripley, West Virginia.  Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Melbourne FL, is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at Condolences@coxgiffordseawinds.com. or by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com.</p>


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