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Margie Ellis
Margie Ellis
Fulton, MO
Margie Marie Ellis, 78, of Fulton, MO, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on October 20, 2024. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, known for her strength, independence, and loving and compassionate nature.
Margie leaves behind her three children: Della Luster (David) of Fulton, MO, Stella Judkins (Jim) of Columbia, MO, & Ralph Beltz (Deb) of Sumner, IA, grandkids Jessica, Megan, Nikki, Melissa, Anthony, Randy, Trevor, Andrew, Cameron, & Alek, 16 great-grandkids, siblings Jay, Margaret, Wanda & Joe, many loving nieces and nephews and 2 step-children, 9 step-grandchildren, & 13 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe, her parents, her siblings Opal, Lassie, Bill, Shirley, James Billy, Jesse Jr & Dee, grandson Adam, & step-son Jeff.
Margie will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family, her resilience, and her nurturing spirit. Margie worked hard all her life to support her family. She found joy in sharing her favorite stories and her love of Westerns, books, flowers, gardens, fishing, and cooking with her children and grandchildren and this will be the beautiful legacy she will leave with them forever.
Please share a memory of Margie at https://after.io/margie-marie-ellis.
Celebration of Life at the Lion's Club Park at 2008 County Road 228, Fulton, MO,
Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 2 to 5 pm.
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