MaryEllen had been battling cancer for many years and was set to leave WTVC next week to spend time with her son and husband. She did a lot of charity work in the community related to cancer in addition to her work as main co-anchor/health reporter.
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I worked with her for several years when she first arrived in Chattanooga...she was a lovely person in every way.
We've lost a good one.