Ellen is a member of District 2, General Douglas MacArthur Auxiliary 392, Virginia Beach, Virginia. She joined on the eligibility of her brother, who served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam.   She belongs to Military Order of Cootie Auxiliary #9.

Over the years she has served in many positions, including two terms as Auxiliary President, and in 2007-2008 as State President, where she was Outstanding President for her membership group. 

On the national level she has served as Southern Conference Chairman for the Americanism-Patriotic Instructor program.

She was Installed at the 97th National Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., to represent Virginia and West Virginia on the National Council of Administration which govern the Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United Between National Convention.   She served a two-year term 2010-2012, as one of 28 representatives who make up the Council along with the top seven National Officers, the National Chief of Staff, and the four Junior Past National Presidents.

She retired in 2008, after working 30 years at a Bulk storage Company.  She lives in Virginia Beach.    In her spare time, she enjoys reading and Elvis collectibles.  She also loves sunflowers and dolphins.   She is the proud "Aunt" of  10 Nieces/Nephews, 20 Great Nieces/Nephews and 10 Great-Great Nieces/Nephews.