Mary Ellen McKee Wellmon, 91 of Hopewell Road, Shelby, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022 at her residence.

Born in Cleveland County, NC on June 27, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Horace Shafter McKee and Ruth Grigg McKee. Mrs. Wellmon was retired from Kemet and was a member of Rehobeth United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyle Wellmon and three brothers, Glenn, Hillard, and Gene McKee.

Survivors include her son, Gary Wellmon and wife, Susan of Shelby; daughter, Monty Vassey and husband, Scott of Shelby; grandson, Jordan Vassey; two step grandson, Shane Vassey and Coleman Oliver and wife Patti; brother, Roger McKee; six great grandchildren, Haiden and Hunter Vassey, and Devin, Seth, Hunter and McKenzie Oliver and special companion, Fred.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 12 Noon to 1:00 PM, at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home, Fallston.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 1:30 PM Rehobeth United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Eddie Padgett officiating.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.

A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC.