Eleanor "Ellie" Hammond Cox

In Loving Memory of Ellie Hammond Cox Greenville, SC – Eleanor “Ellie” Hammond Cox passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024 at the age of 83. Born in Lancaster, SC September 2, 1940, Ellie was the daughter of the late Ben and Myrtle Robertson Hammond and the loving wife of the late Charles Sanford “San” Cox. Gregarious and kind, Ellie loved people. She never met a stranger and all were quickly at ease in her presence. So much so that she would know your life story if the checkout line was long enough at the grocery store. And you would know of her enduring affinity for the color purple. She made lifelong friends wherever she went, including the nine cities in five states where she lived. Much of her adult life was spent in Alabama, Connecticut, North Carolina, and Arkansas where she and San were stationed for his work. So many people came to know her when she sought to welcome them into her church, her neighborhood, and often into her home. Ellie always considered South Carolina home and served in various capacities at several local churches. Duncan First Baptist, LifeSong Church, Wellford Baptist, and Lyman First Baptist all felt her impact. Over the years she taught the Ruth Ann Tucker Sunday school class and kept nursery at many of her church homes. Though she had no children of her own, her nieces and nephews, children of countless friends, and children at church often saw her as a second mother or bonus grandmother. She loved them, cared for them, and taught them lifelong skills. Ellie was very artistic. She played piano and clarinet. She loved gardening, camping, and water skiing. Her most enduring hobby was her love of painting. The walls of her home were covered in examples of her work; beautiful pictures of flowers and shells, and, as she saw beauty in the most basic of things, her breakfast waffles. She is survived by her sister, Jan Robertson (Pat); nephews, Sean Robertson (Molly), Mike Robertson, and Chuck Bridwell (Julie); nieces, Marsha Howell, Jada Cox, Cindy Gaines (Bruce), and Susan Vinson; great nieces and nephews, Madeline, Amelia, Ben, Raleigh, Wilson, Gracie, Robin, Sonya, and Josh; and brother-in-law, Roger Cox (Sherry). She is predeceased by her sister-in-law, June Lamb and her nephew, Kenny Lamb. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Living Waters Funeral Home & Crematory, 529 Spartanburg Hwy. S., Lyman, SC. The memorial service will commence at 2:00 PM, followed by internment at Wellford Cemetery, Aster Street, Wellford, SC. A reception at the Wellford Baptist Church Fellowship Hall will be held directly thereafter. All are encouraged to wear purple to this celebration of her life. May Ellie’s kindness, creativity, and unwavering love continue to inspire us all. Rest in peace, dear Ellie.

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Eleanor "Ellie" Hammond Cox

September 2, 1940 - May 22, 2024