JoAnn Marie Ellis, age 82 of Grand Blanc, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020. She was born on April 2, 1937 in Flint to parents Roy and Cecelia Milliman. JoAnn graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School in 1955. After graduating she went to work for AC Spark Plug and later Baker Shoes in downtown Flint. She married Donald Ellis in June of 1959. After raising her children, JoAnn went back to work for Homedale Elementary and assisted in the office, library, and the lunch room. She enjoyed cooking, being a mother, and going out to lunch with her two sisters. JoAnn was also a very faithful member of St. John Catholic Church of Davison. JoAnn is survived by her children: Matthew Ellis and Dianna (Dean) Bruce; grandchildren: Spencer Ellis, Cameron Ellis, Sydney Bruce, and Lyndsey Bruce; sister, Susie Glynn; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by both parents; husband, Donald Ellis; siblings: Harold Milliman, Barbara Lince, and Sandra Hamilton. A private Funeral Mass will be held at St. John Catholic Church in Davison. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Those desiring may make a memorial contribution to the Old News Boys of Flint in JoAnn’s memory.
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