Ellene "Pee Wee" Foore

Ellene "Pee Wee" Foore, 89 years, of Monroe, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the IHM Health Care Center in Monroe with her loving daughter Margaret at her side. Born January 2, 1926 in Caruthersville, Missouri, Ellene was the daughter of the late Lester W. and Susie E. (Joyner) Pinner. She attended Pontiac High School. She moved to Monroe in 1995 from Waterford, Michigan so she could be close to her daughter and grandchildren. On September 14, 1946, Ellene married her beloved husband Wayne E. Foore in Pontiac, Michigan. Ellene and Wayne met while attending God's Bible School in Cincinnati, OH. Sadly, he preceded her in death on September 17, 1999 after 53 years of marriage. Ellene was employed by General Motors Corporation for 30 years at the Livonia, Michigan Plant until her retirement in 1981. Ellene was a lifelong member of the Nazarene Church and attended Crosswalk Community Church. A woman of strong Christian faith, Ellene enjoyed attending church and socializing with friends. She enjoyed hosting her special "Tea Parties" at her condo in Monroe. Ellene had quite the passion for shopping, when she found an outfit she loved she would buy it in every color and of course she had to buy several pair of shoes to match. To say her closet was overflowing with shoes would be an understatement. She will be remembered by all for her energetic spunk and wonderful sense of humor. Most of all she will be remembered for her love for family, especially her grandchildren. Ellene is survived by four loving children: Evelyn M. (Robert) Kupczak of Chicago, IL, Connie Goodrich of Austin, TX, Douglas W. Foore of Scottsdale, AZ and Margaret A. (Kevin (Shipman) of Monroe, for cherished grandchildren: Julie (Michael) Stockton of Los Angeles, CA, Gregory (Katie) Shipman of Brownstown, MI, twins: Brett (Valeri) Shipman and Bryan (Savannah Shiflet) Shipman both of Monroe, six treasured great grandchildren: William, Samuel, Brennan, Brighton, Piper and Blake, and five siblings: Herbert (Ardith) Pinner of Venice, FL, Paul (Ellie) Pinner of Waterford, MI, Richard Pinner of Waterford, MI, Mary Wilhoyt of Waterford, MI and Patricia Parkin of Lake Orion, MI. In addition to her husband and parents, Ellene was preceded in death by an infant twin brother: Eldawene, four additional brothers: Robert, Donald, Grady, and Lester, and two sisters: Wilma and an infant sister. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3-8 PM in the Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI 48161. On Thursday, September 10, 2015 she will lie in state at Crosswalk Community Church, 925 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI, 48161 from 10:00 AM until funeral services celebrating her life at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Dale Hayford, pastor of the church, will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations are suggested to Crosswalk Community Church. Ellene's family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to the staff at the IHM Health Care Center for the exceptional kindness and care afforded their mother for the five years she was in their care.

Ellene "Pee Wee" Foore

January 2, 1926 - September 6, 2015