Ellen Small Obituary

The memory of Ellen Small (Gallipolis, Ohio), who passed away on January 8, 2026 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Homer Stanley and Nellie Stanley; her half-siblings, Clinton Stanley, Laura Mae Stanley Clere, Hobert Stanley, Melvin Dyke Sr. and Eddie Stanley; and her siblings, Constance Hemphill (Connie) and Montiena Thompson.

She is survived by: her husband Charles Small; her children, Trevor Small (Sonya) and Niki Stapleton (Danny); her brothers, Paul Burman Stanley and William Elmer Stanley (Linda); her grandchildren, Ciara Spurlin (Cole), Colin Pratt (Kirsten Abrams), Andrew Small, Hope Stapleton, Jonah Stapleton, Gideon Stapleton, Dominic Stapleton and Danika Stapleton; and her great grandchild Lainey Pratt. She is also survived by her family and took special joy in her grandchildren.