Ellen Messing, 78, of Bluffton, died Nov. 21, 2013 at her residence. She was born April 23, 1935, in Ada to the late Rufus G. and Lillian M. Howard Smith.

She retired from Sprint where she was an operator and dispatcher.  She was a member of the English Lutheran Church, Bluffton and the Ada VFW.  She was a 1953 graduate of Ada High School.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Louis David Brentlinger.

Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the English Lutheran Church, Bluffton.  Rev. Kevin Mohr will officiate.  Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Ada.  Memorial contributions may be made to Bluffton English Lutheran Church or Angels for Animals.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.  Arrangements are by Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton.