Betty Lou Ellis, 88, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Knightstown, died Aug. 18, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
She was born Apr. 11,1923, a daughter of the late Donald and Beatrice (Hunt) Ruby.
Mrs. Ellis attended Carthage High School, where she was a cheerleader. She was a lifelong homemaker, who was known as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Ellis was a member of the South Side Christian Church and an inactive member of Center Christian Church. She was also a member of the Knightstown American Legion Post 152 Auxiliary. Mrs. Ellis was an avid artist who enjoyed painting.
Survivors include a son, Brian C. (Kathy) Ellis of Spiceland; four grandchildren, Dawnuell H. Ellis of Carthage, Cary B. (Jessica) Ellis of Knightstown, Devin C. Ellis of Indianapolis and Molly K. Ellis of Indianapolis; and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max G. Ellis; a brother, Clyde E. Ruby; and a son, Cary L. Ellis.
Graveside funeral services will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Cary Ellis will serve as speaker.
She was born Apr. 11,1923, a daughter of the late Donald and Beatrice (Hunt) Ruby.
Mrs. Ellis attended Carthage High School, where she was a cheerleader. She was a lifelong homemaker, who was known as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Ellis was a member of the South Side Christian Church and an inactive member of Center Christian Church. She was also a member of the Knightstown American Legion Post 152 Auxiliary. Mrs. Ellis was an avid artist who enjoyed painting.
Survivors include a son, Brian C. (Kathy) Ellis of Spiceland; four grandchildren, Dawnuell H. Ellis of Carthage, Cary B. (Jessica) Ellis of Knightstown, Devin C. Ellis of Indianapolis and Molly K. Ellis of Indianapolis; and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max G. Ellis; a brother, Clyde E. Ruby; and a son, Cary L. Ellis.
Graveside funeral services will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Cary Ellis will serve as speaker.
Betty Lou Ellis, 88, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Knightstown, died Aug. 18, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
She was born Apr. 11,1923, a daughter of the late Donald and Beatrice (Hunt) Ruby.
Mrs. Ellis attended Carthage High School, where she was a cheerleader. She was a lifelong homemaker, who was known as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Ellis was a member of the South Side Christian Church and an inactive member of Center Christian Church. She was also a member of the Knightstown American Legion Post 152 Auxiliary. Mrs. Ellis was an avid artist who enjoyed painting.
Survivors include a son, Brian C. (Kathy) Ellis of Spiceland; four grandchildren, Dawnuell H. Ellis of Carthage, Cary B. (Jessica) Ellis of Knightstown, Devin C. Ellis of Indianapolis and Molly K. Ellis of Indianapolis; and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max G. Ellis; a brother, Clyde E. Ruby; and a son, Cary L. Ellis.
Graveside funeral services will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Cary Ellis will serve as speaker.
She was born Apr. 11,1923, a daughter of the late Donald and Beatrice (Hunt) Ruby.
Mrs. Ellis attended Carthage High School, where she was a cheerleader. She was a lifelong homemaker, who was known as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Ellis was a member of the South Side Christian Church and an inactive member of Center Christian Church. She was also a member of the Knightstown American Legion Post 152 Auxiliary. Mrs. Ellis was an avid artist who enjoyed painting.
Survivors include a son, Brian C. (Kathy) Ellis of Spiceland; four grandchildren, Dawnuell H. Ellis of Carthage, Cary B. (Jessica) Ellis of Knightstown, Devin C. Ellis of Indianapolis and Molly K. Ellis of Indianapolis; and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max G. Ellis; a brother, Clyde E. Ruby; and a son, Cary L. Ellis.
Graveside funeral services will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Cary Ellis will serve as speaker.
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