Lucille E. Ellis

Lucille E. Ellis, 89, of Clinton, and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015, at Clinton Gardens. She was born in Hammond, on Jan. 15, 1926, to Eugene Stockwell and Myrtle Middleton Stockwell.

She was a graduate of Gerstmeyer Technical High School. She was co-owner of the Friendly Tavern. She was retired from CBS and Terre Haute Advertising. After retirement, she became a product demonstrator at several local supermarkets.

Lucille is survived by three sons, Benny and Connie Ellis of Peru, Paul Allen and Fifi Ellis of Chesterton, and Mike and Paula Ellis of Versailles; three daughters, Penny and Terry Dowell of Worthington, Melissa and Bill Hooker of Linton, and Tammy and Dan Davenport of Clinton; a stepson, Gary Ellis of Terre Haute; stepdaughter, Sandy McDaniel of Terre Haute; 10 grandchildren, Kari Ellis, Travis Dowell, Matthew Dowell, Nicole Vickers, Tricia Robinson, Tim Ellis, Keith Ellis, William Hooker, Daniel Davenport Jr., and Haylie Davenport; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Ellis Sr. in 1987; son, Jimmy Stockwell; brother, Dean Stockwell; two sisters, Frances Judson Brugge and Dorothy Smith; longtime companion, Emery McKimmy; and longtime friend, Richard Shaw.

She was a member of Faithway Bible Church, in Worthington, a member of the Eagles and Moose Lodge, and served as a den mother for the Cub Scouts. She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, reading, collecting dolls and going to flea markets.

Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, from 4 to 8 p.m. at DeBaun Springhill Chapel, 85 E. Springhill Drive. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, with Pastor Terry Dowell officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, in Terre Haute. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the Alzheimer’s Association or The Zorah Shrine travel fund, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at:

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