Greensboro - Ellen Irene Schwendener, 89, of Greensboro, died Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at the Envoy of Denton. She was born on December 6, 1922, to the late Harry Griffith and Lovie Carroll Jones. Ellen was a 1940 graduate of Greensboro High. She was a line worker in the food industry and then a Civil Service worker for the United States Government. She was transferred out West to work then returned to Greensboro in her later years. She is preceded in death by her companion, Henry Irwin; and survived by her brother, Leon Griffith; and several nieces and nephews. A Graveside service will be held 1 p.m., on Friday August 3, 2012, at the Greensboro Cemetery. Condolences to the family can be made at www.fleegleandhelfenbein.com.