Eleanor Workman

Obituary Eleanor Workman passed away February 16, 2022 in Morehead City, NC. Born in Arkansas on July 9, 1933, Ellie grew up in San Diego, CA where she worked as a carhop and in 1952 graduated from San Diego High School. After marrying the love of her life, Bob, she moved to Raleigh, NC where she worked at Fairlanes Bowling Alley, became a ham radio operator, raised three sons, and was awarded the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine. She moved to Atlantic Beach, NC in 1982 and became an entrepreneur, when she opened a clothing store called "Ellies Fashions" and later a seamstress business before moving to Brandywine Bay in Morehead City, NC. Ellie loved golf and expressed her artistry in her sewing and craftwork. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert 'Bob' Workman, three sons and their wives, Dennis (Juliana), Kenneth (Kris) and Gary (Lisa) and four grandchildren, Charlene, Sarah, Steven and Rebecca as well as two brothers, Gwin and Steve Piland. She was preceded in death by her parents Bernard and Geneva Gregory Piland and brother Fontaine Piland. There will be a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the Willowdale Cemetery in Goldsboro, NC. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noebrooks.net Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home, Morehead City, NC. Services Graveside Service Tuesday February 22, 2022 2:00 PM Willowdale Cemetery, Goldsboro, NC