Ellen Carla Snowdon

Ellen and I became great friends in 7th grade in 1960. Our friendship continued even though my family moved to Palmdale, CA, in June of 1961. During the last 62 years we have maintained this special friendship with calls, letters, and visits in Decatur and Madison. Every year we would exchange Christmas cards and share all the news about our families. She would send pictures. In the past two years I would call to see how she was doing. She didn't complain or dwell on the cancer, but expressed positivity. We always promised to stay in touch. I hoped that her Christmas letter was only late or delayed this year. To her family, I want you to know that she talked about you with love and pride. To Alvin, thank you for loving her so well as you shared your lives for so many years. May you all be comforted as you face the future without her. Farewell my dear friend. I miss you already. I look forward to a Heavenly reunion. Love, Mary Schmidt