Elinor Marie "Ellie" Old

Elinor M. Old (Ellie), 95, of Salem, Va. and formerly of Baltimore, Md., walked into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Ellies career focused on being a medical secretary. Throughout life, she was passionately involved in church. While living in Baltimore, she served at Grace United Methodist Church. After moving to Salem, her home was Cave Spring United Methodist Church. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School most because of her love for children. She also enjoyed traveling the world, and she made friends everywhere she went. She lived a modest life so as to help others. She would rather go without if that meant she could give more to others. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank E. and Flossie L. Old; nephews, Stephen D. Beckner, David W. Beckner, and Anthony (Tony) J. Beckner; sister, Pauline (Polly) Beckner and husband, James E. Jr.; and brother-in-law, Warren Trent. Her surviving family includes her sister, Jean Trent; niece, Sheila Beckner; nephews, Alan Trent and John Beckner; and others including many who had honorarily adopted her as Grandmother. The family expresses sincere appreciation to the staff at Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center as well as Jessica with Intrepid Hospice. The celebration of Ellies life will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Cave Spring United Methodist Church located at 4505 Hazel Drive in Roanoke, Va. A period of visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by a service at 10:30 p.m. Interment will immediately follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. Pastor Lauren Lobenhofer will officiate. In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made to the Roanoke Rescue Mission. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Visitation When Wednesday, April 13th, 2022 9:30am - 10:30am Location Cave Spring United Methodist Church Address 4505 Hazel Drive Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Service When Wednesday, April 13th, 2022 10:30am Location Cave Spring United Methodist Church Address 4505 Hazel Drive Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Interment When Wednesday, April 13th, 2022 Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153