She was born in Frankfort, KY on May 26, 1941 to the late James B. Lewis and Mary Elizabeth Tillett Lewis.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her former husband Edward Scott Duvall and her son Jay Scott Duvall, grandson Alex Bates, one brother James B. Lewis, two sisters, Carol Ann Harrod and Doris Jean Lewis.
Ellen is survived by her daughters Angie Bates (Glen), Janet Eadens (Dave), and Jill Duvall; grandchildren Candice Byrne (Brian), Casey Bates (Stefanie), Abby Bates (Jeremiah), Scotty Duvall (Cecilia), Tyler Duvall, Shelby Eadens, Ashley Duvall, Steve Duvall, and Jasmine Maye. Ellen was also blessed with seventeen great grandchildren.
A visitation for Ellen will be held Monday, January 8, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven Funeral Home 4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 12:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. A graveside service will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 3250 Versailles Road, Frankfort, KY 40601.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to hospice.
