Ellen Joyce Halley

Ellen Joyce Halley, 60, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed to her eternal home with Jesus on February 17, 2023. Ellen was born on November 9, 1962 in Grinnell, Iowa to Wesley William Winges and Joyce Elaine Winges. The majority of her younger years were spent in Morton, MN, where she graduated from high school. She graduated from Granite Falls Vocational Technical Institute in 1982 and moved to Colorado that same year. She also spent time in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with much of Kenny’s family and eventually made her home in Cheyenne. Ellen enjoyed working in bookkeeping and accounting for various companies.
Ellen is survived by her daughter, Abigail Joyce Halley, her newborn grandson, Asher Leon Turpin, six brothers, Steve (Susan) Winges of Long Prairie, MN, Mark Winges of Loveland, CO, Chris (Janet) Winges of Milbank, SD, Mike (Karen) Winges of Centennial, CO, Clark (Alice) Winges of Loveland, CO, Jason (Brittany) Winges of Cheyenne, WY, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Wayne Halley, her son, Andrew Wayne Halley, her parents, Wesley and Joyce Winges, her grandparents and several aunts and uncles.
Ellen had a laugh that was infectious, and she valued time with her family and friends. She was a great cook and enjoyed sharing her recipes and dishes with others.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for assistance towards the cost of the cremation and a memorial service to honor Ellen.