Frances "Ellen" Quade ("Sissy" to close family), 78, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on July 11, 2025, in Leonardtown, MD, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 26, 1946, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Ignatius Norris, Sr., and the late Mildred Louise (Guy) Norris. Her siblings, Thomas Merle Norris, Sr., Mildred Anne Norris, Ernest Ignatius Norris, Jr., and beloved niece, Erin Rochelle Norris, predeceased her.

Ellen is survived by her children, James Michael Quade of Avenue, MD, Jacquelyn Michelle Greenwell (Todd) of Hollywood, MD, and Jeanette Abell Hammon (Mike) of Magnolia, DE. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Eleanor Norris and Dawn Norris, and by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Her greatest joys were her grandchildren, Timothy Wayne Abell, Jr. (Courtney), Kacie Lynn Quade, Michael Thomas Hammon, Ashton Michael Quade, Connor James Greenwell, and Carley Grace Greenwell. She cherished baking and doing crafts with them, and most importantly, celebrating their accomplishments. Her recent joy came with becoming a great-grandmother to Reid Liam Abell, and she was looking forward to meeting Easton McClure Abell, who is due in September.

Ellen loved being with her family. She had fond memories of Wednesday dinners at Merle and Eleanor's, where she spent time with her mother. Ellen shared a special bond with Eleanor and looked forward to her many visits. Her favorite things were baking, decorating for Christmas, and crocheting. It brought her much joy to share her baked goods and crocheted items, including soup bowl holders, dish scrubbies, and blankets, with her friends and family.

Ellen graduated from Leonardtown High School in 1965. Following graduation, she attended Washington D.C. Beauty Academy, where she earned a diploma in Cosmetology in 1966. Ellen worked as a hairdresser for over 40 years, with most of her career spent at Sarah's Beauty Boutique in Leonardtown, MD. Ellen also spent almost 30 years working nights and weekends as a cashier at McKay's Food Store in Hollywood, MD.
The family would like to thank the staff at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital for the compassionate care and support they provided. In addition, a special thank you goes out to her many friends at Cedar Lane Senior Living, the service coordinators, and Kristie's Cards. Their friendship meant a lot to her.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where a Christian funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Timothy Wayne Abell, Jr., Michael Thomas Hammon, Connor James Greenwell, and Carley Grace Greenwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Kacie Lynn Quade and Ashton Michael Quade.

Contributions may be made to the Friends of Cedar Lane, 22680 Cedar Lane Court, Leonardtown, MD 20650.