Ellen Maureen Brady, 62, of Wadmalaw Island, SC, a Sr. Software Engineer and wife of George Heyl, died Sunday, January 26, 2014. In additon to her husband, Ellen is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Brady and seven brothers and sisters. Ellen will be laid to rest at a private burial service. In the next few weeks the family will hold an event to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers the family requests that charitable contributions be made to the Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406, (843) 747-4849, www.charlestonanimalsociety.com or Pet Helpers, 1447 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412, (843) 795-1110, www.pethelpers.org