Mary Ellen Sanchez of Ranger, TX, was called home at the age of 81.

She worked and retired at Eastland Memorial Hospital, however, the most important to her was caring for her parents as they got older.

She was a devout and faithful Christian and always spoke of her faith.

She was a wonderful daughter, friend, sister and an amazing aunt to numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

Mary Ellen was born May 27, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to Olive Gomez Sanchez and Lawrence F. Sanchez.

Her siblings she was preceded in death were, Eleanor Pattenaude, Jerry Sanchez, Joan Cordero, and Elizabeth Conway.

She is survived by siblings, Josephine Terrones, Tony, Tom and Larry Sanchez, Shirley Sanchez, Mary Lourdes, Rita Quevedo and numerous nieces and nephews.

She will be laid to rest near her mother, father, sister and niece. Her presence, light and love will be deeply missed.

Local arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be left at www.edwards-funeral-homes.com