Elly Marcucci, long-time Houston resident, peacefully passed away on September 18, 2019. She was 87.

Born Elly de Greef, in Arnhem, Holland, "Els" spent an early childhood witnessing the destructive forces of WWII. And like her two brothers, Charles and Fred, she would eventually make her way to the United States. Along that path, while working for Aramco, she would meet and marry Dean Marcucci. Together they would form a lifelong love of family and travel, settling first in California, then Houston, with their son Charles and daughter Diane.

Elly enjoyed working and socializing with people. She was well read, could discuss any number of topics, and loved nothing better than gathering with friends and family, who knew her as their beloved "Oma." She knew several languages, and was especially loved by anyone lucky enough to sample her cooking. She worked for the Methodist Hospital until retirement, but continued to stay active in her immediate community.

She is survived by her son Charles Marcucci and wife Rebecca; daughter Diane McCutcheon and husband Miles; granddaughter Laura Chapline and husband Charlie; granddaughters Julia Marcucci and Margot McCutcheon, as well as a great-grandson, Ellis Charles Chapline

Please send gifts to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, as Elly was herself a breast cancer survivor.

Her memorial service will be held from 3:00 – 5:00 on October 7, 2019, at Ashton Gardens, 18002 Clay Road, Houston, Texas 77084