Ella Irene (Pat) Fennell

Ella Irene Fennell, lovingly known as "Pat," passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, in Cumming, GA, at the age of 90. A native of Greensburg, PA, she was welcomed by her Heavenly Father into eternal rest after a life filled with love, service, and devotion to family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Greaves and Ada Arabelle Fennell, her brothers, Lawrence Henry Fennell (Virginia) and Paul David Fennell (Harriet), and her nephew Dennis Fennell. She is survived by her youngest brother, Thomas Warren Fennell (Evelyn), along with nieces Sherrie Fennell Michael (Ray), Malinda Fennell Apanay (David), and Carmen Fennell Willings (Mike). She is survived by her nephews Darryl Fennell, David Fennell (Shelly), Kevin Fennel (Robyn), and Rick Fennell. Grandnieces Heather Hook and Jocelyn Fennell Brantly, Katherine Fennell, Julia Fennell. Grandnephews Michael Fennell, Nicky Fennell, Justin Fennell, Andrew Willings, and Matthew Willings. Finally, she is survived by her great-grandnephew Corbin Brantly and great-grandniece Layla Brantly.

Born on July 2, 1934, in Greensburg, PA, Ella Irene graduated from Greensburg-Salem High School in 1952 and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Westmoreland School of Nursing. A dedicated and compassionate nurse, she spent much of her career in industrial health at Westinghouse/Powerex, but her true passion was patient care—especially working in the pediatric department at Westmoreland Hospital. Even in retirement, she continued her calling by serving at St. Ann’s Nursing Home.

Beyond her profession, Ella Irene had a creative spirit and enjoyed painting ceramics, knitting, quilting, and playing the organ. She blended her love of caring for children and knitting through knitting hats for the Northside Pediatric Department. However, her greatest joy came from her family. She cherished time spent with loved ones, always expressing her affection through thoughtful gifts, delicious baked treats, and meaningful moments together. She maintained many lifelong friendships and remained deeply connected with those she loved until her final days.

Ella Irene’s kindness, generosity, and unwavering love will be dearly missed but forever treasured by those who knew her.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 20, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thomas W. Fennell officiating. Interment will follow at Sawnee View Gardens.

Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at ingramfuneralhome.com.