of Griffithville, AR
February 16, 1924 - August 11, 2018
Irene Fern Ellis of Griffithville, Arkansas passed away August 11, 2018 at the age of 94. She was born to the late Everett Critchfield and Jennie Mae Matthews Southard on February 16, 1924. She was married to Wiley ''Elmo'' Ellis for 57 years. Irene was a member of Dogwood United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Ellis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two sisters and seven brothers.
Irene leaves to cherish her memory four daughters, Betty Caradine of Griffithville, Bonnie (Guy) Bruce of Beebe, Diann Taylor and Kim (Billy) Tripp both of Searcy. She also leaves thirteen grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren along with many other relatives and friends.
Irene's love was to take care of her family and her home. She was often found to be taking care of her grandchildren every chance she got and loved every minute of it. She went to work at International Shoe factory for a time, but could not continue to do that because she wanted to be at home taking care of her family. She loved everything outdoors and was good at it from working in the garden, tending her flowers and making sure the beds were cleaned out to taking a break to go fishing. In all of that the most important thing to Irene was her family and she was proud of them all.
Funeral Services are scheduled for Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Dogwood United Methodist Church in Griffithville with Visitation scheduled at 1:00 PM prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Dogwood Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home.
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9 Condolence(s)
Theresa ( Rogers ) Griffiths
Friday, October 5, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to the whole family.
Theresa
* Granddaughter of Fannie Elzora ( Matthews ) Rogers
Emma Smith
Thursday, August 30, 2018
I am so very sorry for your loss. At this difficult time, please take comfort in knowing God's promise of the resurrection at Acts 24:15 - "There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous." We can look forward to seeing our loved ones again soon.
Kim Woodard
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
I have such sweet memories of the stories you told about your Mother. I know she was such a treasure to your family. My those sweet memories comfort you now.
Sammy and Karen Lee
Monday, August 13, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss.
Grant Conder & Rachel Nelson
Monday, August 13, 2018
Grandmother was loved by everyone, we will miss her.
Cody & Marqueta Guntharp
Monday, August 13, 2018
So very sorry for your loss you and your family will be in our prayers
Cookie jackson
Monday, August 13, 2018
So sorry for your loss she will be missed
Nancy Astin
Monday, August 13, 2018
Sounds like Mrs. Ellis was a treasure to the entire family! I know she will be missed. Prayers to Bonnie and all the family.
Jerry and Shannon Southard