Ms. Ellen Ann Causey was born July 30, 1947, to the late James Gardner, Sr. and Doris Gardner in Maxton, North Carolina. Ellen lived a life of enduring kindness and was uniquely her own. Those who knew her remember Ellen as loving, wise, and kind—qualities that left a lasting impression on everyone she encountered. May her memory bring comfort to those who knew her, as she will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Gardner, Sr. and Doris Gardner; son, Martin Derek Causey; sister, Lucy Ward; brother, James Gardner, Jr.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, children, Sara Causey and Michael David Causey; significant other of 43 years, Robert Johnson; grandchildren, Tanner Causey, Trinity Villar, Elizabeth Stoneman (Josh), and Andrea Causey; great grandchildren, Kaitlyn Causey, Ryleigh Stoneman, Maisie Stoneman, and Lilly Stoneman.