Ellen Frances Walden, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019. She was born on September 19, 1940. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Walden; parents, Charles and Pauline Wynn; brothers, Jerry Wynn, Buddy Callahan and Marvin Callahan. She is survived by her sons and daughters in law, Danny and Diane Lawson of Dalton, J.C. youngblood of North Carolina, Lester and Tammy Youngblood of Dalton, Floyd Youngblood of Macon, daughters and sons in law, Pauline and Fred Walden of Dalton, Lily and Dewayne Smith of Lafayette, Leona and George Velez of Phoenix, AZ; brother, Michael Callahan; sister, Leona Ridley; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Ellen Frances Walden will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the chapel of Dalton Funeral Home. The family will be receiving friends for visitation from 2:00 PM until the hour of service. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA; 706-529-5371.