Ellan Rose Herndon Stem was born on October 3, 1945 in Haleyville, Alabama to Joseph and Edith Herndon. She passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 at her home at the age of 71 years. Ellan attended school in Anniston, AL until they moved to Houston in 1963. She was a graduate of Wellborn High School. She was employed as a data clerk for 15 years for PDI. She married Carl Stem in 1980 and they made their home in the Willow Creek Community where they ran a cattle ranch and always had a big garden every year. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, family, neighbors and friends. She also enjoyed the many cookouts they had in their backyard with friends.
Ellan had been a resident of Franklin for the past 34 years and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl in 1993; brother, Joe Herndon; sister, Cheryl Hallmark; nephew, Rusty Scott; grandson, Stephen Condon; nephew, Jarrod Williams; Aunt and Uncle, Elmer and Loreen West; cousin, Larry West; Son-in-law, Joel Stephenson.

She is survived by:

Son – Joey Stem of Navasota

Step-Daughter – Karen Stephenson of Conroe

Sister – Connie King of Anniston, AL

Grandchildren: Zach Brandt, Andrew Condon, Landon Stem
Great Grandchild – Logan Condon

Special Friend and Caregiver – Cindy Paul

Services will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at the McCauley Funeral Home Chapel in Franklin. Jimmy Reagan will officiate. Burial will follow in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wesley Chapel Cemetery c/o Gary Bush 3534 Urvan Woods Trail Houston, Texas 77008