Sue Ellen Wellington

Racine- Sue Ellen (nee: Draves) Wellington, 52, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, September 14, 2006 as the result of a heart attack. A lifetime resident, Sue was born in Racine on June 16, 1954 to the late Richard O. and Virginia E. (nee: Smith) Draves. She was a 1972 graduate of Washington Park High School. Sue was united in marriage to Robert L. Wellington on April 14, 1973 in Paducah, KY. A tireless employee, she thoroughly enjoyed working as a cashier at Menards for the past 23 years. Sue was a longtime member of the Salvation Army. She also attended True Life Church. Her family was the number one priority in her life. Sue had a great passion for helping out those in need and will be remembered for her many acts of kindness. Surviving are her loving husband, Robert; cherished sons, Robert Simpson, Brian Simpson, Richard Wellington and William (Cathy Cummings) Wellington; a grandchild, whom will be born on April 10, 2007; dear sisters, Phyllis (Arthur) Cark and Gail (Manuel Guajardo) Draves; adored cousin, Roger Williams; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann (James) Tabor, Nancy Louise (Denny) Robins and Carolyn Faye Davis; brothers-in-law, David Wellington and Allen (Evelyn) Wellington; and by many special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name. In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by her infant sister, Katherine Elizabeth Draves; special aunt, Evelyn Williams; and her in-laws, Thomas and Cynthia Wellington. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home, 4600 County Line Rd., on Monday, September 18, 2006 at 1:00 pm with Major Robert L. Edmonds officiating. Interment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Sunday from 6-8 pm and will continue on Monday from 12 noon – 1 pm. In memory of Sue, memorials may be made to her family. Special note of thanks to Racine Police, Fire, and Medical Examiner for quickly responding to our home on Thursday evening and for the compassionate and sympathetic way they treated our family. God bless all of you!