Ellen Redfearn McCarn

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Ellen Redfearn McCarn, age 80, of Huntersville, NC, passed away on June 8, 2025-the daughter of the late Lee and Gray McCarn.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11:15 am Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Royal Oaks Baptist Church. Rev. Andy Downs will officiate. A private graveside service will take place in Mt. Croghan, SC.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11:00 am Saturday at Royal Oaks Baptist Church.

A graduate of A.L. Brown High School in 1962. Ellen furthered her education at Appalachian State University, where she studied Early Childhood Education. Ellen dedicated her professional life to serving others, beginning her career at Bank of America (formerly NCNB). She retired in 2007 as Senior Vice President. Later, she worked for Wal-Mart for 25 years, retiring in March of this year due to health challenges.

Ellen had a great passion for horseback riding, especially enjoying time spent with her beloved horse, Lilly. She also enjoyed meeting her girlfriends, including her dear friend Ms. Lynne Jonas of 48 years, for breakfast or lunch. It was a time she cherished for the laughter and companionship. Above all, Ellen treasured her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchild. She also played an active role in organizing her high school reunions, serving on the graduation committee with great enthusiasm.

She was a member of Royal Oaks Baptist Church in Kannapolis, where she found a spiritual home and a community of friends.

Ellen is survived by her daughter, Glenda Honeycutt Cheek and husband Steve of Dallas, NC; her son, Darrin Julian of Kannapolis; her grandchildren, Karlee Cheek, Cody Cheek, Dylan Cheek and his wife LillyAnne, and Steven Julian; her great-grandson, Connor; brother, Mike McCarn and wife Pam of Dublin, GA; and a cousin who was more of a sister, Nancy Platt of North Myrtle Beach, SC.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Abernethy Laurels of Newton for the compassionate care they provided Ellen during her final months.