Eleanor Jean (Carter) Bourne, 97, of Ironton OH, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. She was born August 27, 1925, to the late Ludlo Carter and Iva May (Randolph) Jackson and also preceded in death by her husband, William Frank Bourne on March 9, 2009.
Eleanor graduated from Gallia Academy High School and ; she would take stray cats just so they wouldn’t go hungry. Eleanor was a hard worker her whole life and would help anyone that needed help no matter where it may be. She loved all cowboy movies and her favorite phrase was “Jesus take the wheel, and never give up!” She enjoyed listening and singing music, especially Johnny Cash. Eleanor attended Quinn Chapel AME Chrurch, Ironton, OH.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a sister: Mildred Jackson and a brother: Jack Jackson.
Those left to celebrate her life are a son: Kevin (Sandra) Bourne of Ironton, OH; a daughter: Kim (Bob) Crank of Huntington, WV; a sister: Terri Samelian of Las Vegas, NV; three grandchildren: Angela Wilson, Darrel Dixon and Rebecca Dixon; six great grandchildren: CC Sturgill, Nikki Wilson, Aubrie McAlpine, Haylee Sturgill, Shiloh McAlpine and Joshua Dixon; three nieces: Lee Lahann, Vicki Lee and Lynn Blue; a nephew: Dennis Bourne; two sister-in-laws: Pearl Bourne and Lorie Jackson and a host of other family and friends that will miss her and especially her family at the Ironton City Schools.
There are no services scheduled at this time, Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South 7th Street, Ironton, OH is honored to assist the family with the arrangements.
To make donations in Eleanors memory please donate to Trapper Girls Community Cat Coalition, 318 Vista Ridge, Huntington, WV 25702