I had the pleasure of meeting Ellie through FUSD, she was a very special person that always had a warm and lovely smile, Ellie always had a word or a hug when ever you needed it. My friend may you RIP

Ellie was such a treasure. I am so blessed to have had the priviledge of knowing her. I loved her kind spirit. She will always be in my heart.

I loved Miss Ellie. She will be greatly missed but forever in our hearts. God be with you til we meet again.

I had frequent assignments at Coconino High School this school year as a substitute teacher. Ellie was the first person I saw when I arrived each morning. I looked forward to our interactions! Ellie was unfailingly positive, upbeat, and cheery. I will miss her!

Ellie was such an amazing woman I have known her for 12 years and I can honestly say I have never met someone so giving and loving.

She always knew how to make me laugh and her smile made you feel like you were someone special. She was a amazing mother who loved her kids more than anything.

My kids were so lucky to have shared the All-Stars program with her, she truly made it an amazing program for all children.

I will never forget our time at Cromer and of course our cookie/karaoke parties we used to have, those are some of my best memories

Ellie will never be forgotten she touched so many lives and her memory will live on in not only each child she inspired but in all who were fortunate to know her.

Thank you Ellie for your love and friendship and your light will always shine

Love always,

Heather Dankemeyer

Although I didn't work with Ellie for very long, we worked closely (literally, as my desk was right next to hers), and we talked often. She was always so kind to me, and asked me how my kids were doing on a daily basis. She spoke about her kids and her husband often, and always with so much love. Every morning and every afternoon we had time before and after students left, to chat while we finished our work. We talked about our families, recipes, and life in general. I will miss those times, her laugh, and her kindness. Praying for her sweet family during this difficult time.

Ellie, your beautiful smile and soul will be missed my friend. God bless your family to give them strength without you.

Ellie was kind, compassion, and sweet. With every interaction she was quick with a warm smile or a kind word. Truly, Ellie, we will miss you a great deal!

Precious Ellie, You always had a smile and were Love and Joy personified.

I had the pleasure of getting to know Ellie through the S3 Grant approximately 5 years ago. I was always impressed by how friendly and helpful she was from the first time we met. A lot of our interactions were via phone or email and it was just so amazing how her perky little personality was able to be conveyed even when not interacting face to face. Ellie was always so organized and many of us marveled at how she would have a notebook containing every step of our itinerary ready whenever we were scheduled to take a trip with the grant team. Every single minute detail was taken care of and it gave us great confidence to travel across country knowing that she had planned everything for us ahead of time. Because of her ability to organize and just take care of any need I might have, I referred to her as "Saint Ellie" because she could do it all, even the frustrating things, with a smile. I will miss that warmth and genuine caring for others.

The sweetest soul I know. I loved working with her and talking with her always. Miss you and your smiling face.

A sweet, sweet lady.

Ellie always made me smile. No matter what was going on, Ellie smiled and checked in to make sure my family and I were doing well. She wanted to know what the kids were up to. Her smile always shining through. Ellie spread joy and peace more than anyone I have ever met. I hope we can learn from her and continue to spread joy and peace each day. She has always been an angel.

Ellie was a sweetheart. She will be missed by many. Praying for strength and comfort for her family in this difficult time.

I worked with Ellie at ESY.

Upon meeting Ellie for the first time, I thought what a sweet, gentle person. She was soft spoken and very feminine.

Once I worked with her, I thought WOW! what a DYNAMO!!!!

She was a no-nonsense business woman, taking care of all her duties with an iron-hand, yet still gentle and soft spoken; she got the job done.

She was THE most efficient person I had ever had the pleasure of working with and had a wonderfully Exuberant sense of humor :)

She was THE BEST of THE BEST! and will be SO missed....anytime my paperwork gets to me, and think no I can't, I call upon her take care of business attitude and think ...YES I CAN!!!!!!

THANK YOU ELLIE!!!!! for making FUSD a brighter and more efficient workplace to be in!!!!!!!

What a great lady!

I love you!!!!!!!!!!

My dear friend, Ellie Sexton: I remember all the good times we shared together. The breakfast with the "yaya" sisters and the Christmas get together to make cookies. So many wonderful memories of Ellie. Ellie would always bring us a little "Avon" gift. Ellie was always so thoughtful, kind, giving, generous, loving, cheerful, caring and much, much more. I will always remember her smile and her laugh. I will miss her friendship very much. RIP dear Ellie.

Ellie, will miss your beautiful face and smile. God Bless, till meet again Lovely Lady.

I will always remember her lovely voice. Whenever I would call Coco I would immediately know it was Ellie, I never had the opportunity to meet her but I will miss her lovely voice answering the phone. My sincere condolences to her family and friends. FUSD now has another Guardian Angel. RIP

I was so lucky to have the opportunity to work with this exceptionally sweet and kind person. You made the world a better place, Ellie!

I met miss Ellie when I moved here in 2002. I was in second grade going to cromer elementary school and she was working there. I now work at coconino high school and she was always so sweet to me whenever I needed her. Her beautiful soul will be so missed by everyone who got to know her. Her family will be in my prayers. Rest in peace beautiful

There are some people in life who leave you with such a warm and wonderful glow every time you see them ~ Ellie was such a person. My heart reaches out to her family for the pain and loss you must feel.

I worked with Ellie at the district office for the last decade. Although we were in different departments, Ellie and I spoke frequently. We shared stories of our families and our travels. We talked about Greece. When I showed slides of my trips, Ellie always attended. She helped me set up the conference room for trainings. She brought me fresh eggs. She was always cheerful and sweet, even when she learned that her position would be eliminated at the end of last year. She was excited about her work at CHS and hoped that the new job might allow her to spend more time with her precious family. I remember a saying that people won't remember what you did for a living, but they will remember how you made them feel and every time I spoke with Ellie, she made me feel special and loved. She was one of the kindest human beings I have ever known. My heart bleeds for her family. RIP sweet Ellie.

Ellie was so wonderful to me when I worked at the district office. My office was across from her area for three years. We shared many conversations . Ellie was always willing to answer my questions or help me out . I will always remember Ellie for her kindness. I am so fortunate to have known her. She will be greatly missed.

I will always remember Ellie from my days working at Cromer. She was always so kind, cheerful and supportive. Years went by of keeping in touch after I stepped away from teaching. Then I met up with her again when she was at the district office. She hadn't changed a bit! Still the wonderful, smiling and helpful Ellie! You will be missed Ellie, but never forgotten! Blessings!!!

I would see Miss Ellie every morning at Coconino. She would always smile and say hello to me. She was a very gentle and kind lady. I always loved to hear her warm voice over the intercom. I will miss her, she will forever be in my heart.

I did not know Ellie personally but I have many friends at FUSD that spoke very highly of her also my grandchildren go to Coconino and they told me that they are going to miss her smile every morning. I am very sorry for your loss. I have shared a candle with a beautiful lady.