✦ ✦ ✦
Ruth Ellis
Ruth Ellis, 89, of Greenville died the morning of Feb. 11, 2009, at her residence. Her funeral service is scheduled at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2009, at Kavanaugh United Methodist Church under the direction of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Ann Barton will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 8 Friday, February 13, 2009 at the funeral home.
Daughter of Joseph E. and Edna Wright Womack, she was born March 30, 1919, in Greenville. On December 31, 1943, she married Gwendol Lynn "Tubby" Ellis in Waco. An optician, she retired from Dr. John Morris' office. Mrs. Ellis was a member of Kavanaugh United Methodist Church.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Mack and Karen Ellis of Mesquite; a daughter, Charlotte Ellis of Greenville; and grandsons Patrick Ellis and Michael Ellis, both of Mesquite. The family would like to thank special caregivers Roxy "Sunshine" Doty, Bonnie Draper, Home Health Nurse and friend Walter Hatchel, Jennia Couch, Carolyn Lunsford and Denise Smith.
Her parents, husband and one brother preceded her in death. Patrick Ellis, Michael Ellis, Michael Bell, and Scotty Scott will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Kavanaugh United Methodist Church, 2516 Park St., Greenville, Texas 75401/