Mary Ellen Smelker Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mary Ellen Smelker of Mount Dora, Florida, born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, who passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Ellen Smelker to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Daniel Savage and Bernice Savage. She is survived by: her siblings, Dan Savage, Tim Savage and Kathy McPartland; her husband Nelson Smelker; her children, Doniece Harper, Dana Goodwin and Tye Stockton; her stepchildren, Stephanie Slavin and Todd Miller; and her grandchildren, Jayson Strickland, Sean Strickland, Leslie McMillan, Allie Goodwin, Zach Stockton and Ryan Stockton. She is also survived by her seven great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mary's name to the Alzheimer's Association or The Sonnentag Theater at the Icehouse of Mount Dora.