Hales, Eleanor M. "Ellie", of O’ Fallon, Missouri, died on Friday, April 2, 2010 at the age of 82. Dear wife of William Hales, beloved daughter of the late Henry and Lydia Collins; devoted mother of Sharon Hales, Patricia Hales and Colleen(Steven) Grondalski; cherished grandmother of Elizabeth Anne, Madeline Marie, Olivia Grace, Steven Jacob and James Daniel; dear sister of Robert Collins, Donald (Alice) Collins, Charlotte Snyder, Opal Snyder and Frances Brodell; Beloved Poodle, Molly; beloved aunt, cousin and friend . She is preceded in death by Genevieve Barnes, sister; Pete Collins, brother; Henry Collins, brother. Eleanor was a member of Pioneers of Bell Telephone and she enjoyed bowling, cruises/traveling and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She also supported many charities and education.