Eleanor Ann Spradlin, commonly known as simply “Ms. Eleanor” passed away on Wednesday at the age of 96. Spradlin has been a longtime season ticket holder and a “passionate part of Stingrays Hockey since the franchise was introduced in 1993,” the Stingrays said in a Facebook post.
“She was also a member of the team’s booster club and served a prominent role for many years,” said Stingrays Director of Communications Jared Shafran. “Even at age 96 this year, she was at every home game except for a few when she had health issues.