Ella Mae Weeks

Ella Mae Weeks, 74, of Salem, VA passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. She was born on Friday, November 15, 1946, in Vinton, VA. To be frank, Ella was an animal lover at heart! Her dogs were her pride and joy. She had an extensive career with the Atlantic Insurance Company with whom she retired. Aside from her dogs, NASCAR was a favorite pastime of both she and her husband, MC. She was greeted on the shores of heaven by her mother, Nellie Marie Scaggs Shelburne; a brother, Waltie Allen Shelburne; and her precious son, Henry McKinley Weeks, Jr. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 60 years as of the 15th of August, Henry McKinley MC Weeks, Sr.; brother, Aubrey Shelburne and wife, Nancy; sister-in-law, Marie Dalton; brother-in-law, Odell Monroe Weeks and wife, Nancy; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as her fur-baby, Bella. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be conducted at 11 AM on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, VA, with Pastor Dan Carawan officiating. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. Friends may visit with the family from 10 AM until the service hour. You are kindly encouraged to wear a mask ensuring that your mouth and nose are properly covered, due to current health concerns. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Visitation When Saturday, August 28th, 2021 10:00am - 11:00am Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Funeral Service When Saturday, August 28th, 2021 11:00am Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Interment When Saturday, August 28th, 2021 Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153