Mary Ellen

Kellogg

Mary Ellen Stack Kellogg, age 84, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born July 24, 1942, in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Fletcher David Stack and Eloise Hilderbrand Stack. She was married to Roger Forbes Kellogg until his death in 2018. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Delean Pellet, Mabel Ray, and Joyce "Jim" Vallentine.

Mary Ellen was first and foremost a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved her family fiercely and enjoyed opening her home to her family and their friends. She was a best friend to many and loved taking care of others. She received joy from birds, taking care of her beloved cat Sadie, butterflies, tending to her flowers, thrifting, and visiting the mountains, especially Cherokee. She also enjoyed a good game of Bridge. She was a retired victim advocate for the Anderson County Sheriff's Department and patient advocate for AnMed Health. Mary Ellen was a faithful member of South Main Chapel and Mercy Center.

She is survived by her children, Jesse Zdonek (Karen), Ann Kellogg Cothran (Ben) and Laurie Kellogg (fiancé Cesar Moreno); and sisters, Margie Hughes and Judy Thompson. She was affectionately known as Grand Ma to her grandchildren, Ansley Zdonek, Eli Zdonek, Rachel Moon (Gabe), Matthew Cothran (Sarah), Gabe McCall, and Joseph McCall; great grandchildren, Owen and Nora. She will also be missed by her best friend and companion John Mouzon.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 12:30-1:30 pm at South Main Chapel and Mercy Center. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm with Rev. Kurt Stutler officiating. Burial will be on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 2:00 pm at West End Cemetery in St. Matthews, SC.

Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to South Main Chapel and Mercy Center, P.O. Box 13545, Anderson, SC 29624, or Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting WWW.MCDOUGALDFUNERALHOME.COM