Ella Mae (Cain) Ellis

Ella Mae Ellis, 81, formerly of Hartford, KY, passed away on December 8, 2022 at Clearvista Nursing Home in Indianapolis, IN.

Ella was born in Taffy, KY on September 25, 1941 to Charles P. and Sadie Belle (Barker) Cain. Ella graduated from Hartford High School and later attended Western Kentucky University. Ella worked as a Headstart teacher, bookkeeper, and secretary.

Ella served in the US Marine Corp where she attained the rank of Sergeant. She met and married her husband, Tom Ellis, in Atlanta, GA. They had one daughter, Crystal.  

Ella was known for her good cooking. Her nieces, nephews and grandchildren have fond memories of baking cookies with Ella.

Ella had a very kind heart and a good sense of humor. Ella was well loved by her family, to whom she was very committed. She devoted her life to taking care of her disabled daughter and helped raise her twin granddaughters.

Ella is survived by her granddaughters Sadie and Gracie Ellis; her siblings Reba (Miles) Cain and Will (Linda) Cain, and many nieces and nephews.

Ella is preceded in passing by her husband Tom Ellis; her daughter Crystal Ellis; her parents Charles and Sadie Cain; and her siblings Ruth, Kenneth, Rose, Junior, and Lima.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at the family’s convenience.

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