Ellen Rosetta Rinock

Ellen Rosetta Rinock, 89, of St. Joseph, MI passed into the arms of her Lord at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday evening, October 10, 2010. Ellen was born April 17, 1921 in Manchester, Tennessee to Abner and Minnie Compton whom preceded her. She was one of two brothers and seven sisters, all of whom passed on except her baby sister of Grand Rapids. She married the love of her life Joseph Michael Rinock, June 16, 1939. They together had two sons and one daughter Robert Joseph and baby Joseph Michael both whom have passed on leaving only her daughter Barbara Jean Cox of Coloma, MI. She not only was a loving mother but a loving grandmother to grandson Kevin Lee Cox of Coloma, MI., two granddaughters Keri (Michel) Moshier of Granger, IN., and Kristi Jean Cox and Fiancé Kip Izumoto of Hawaii. She also was that special loving great-grandmother to two beautiful great granddaughters Tori Berry of Stevensville, MI., and Rachael Moshier of Granger, IN. We will all miss her greatly, but will cherish the memories she left behind. Cremation has taken place and burial will be held at a later date. Those wishing to share a memory online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.