Velma Ellis Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Velma Ellis (Saint Joseph, Missouri), who passed away on May 12, 2023, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Keith Erastis and Mary Francis Tilman (Easter); her husband Gerald Dean Ellis; and her siblings, Letty Tilman, Gilbert Tilman, Charles Tilman, Eugene Tilman and Cleo Tillman.
She is survived by: her children, Linda Wagers (Richard), Sue Dornhoffer (Dennis), Sandra Schweder (Mike), Michael Ellis (Pat) and Debra Gentry (Patrick); her grandchildren, Scott Wagers (Lori), Kevin Wagers (Nicole), Amy Bruce, Ryan Dornhoffer (Emily), Kristen Crook (Berry), Clint Schweder (Katie), Tyson Schweder (Nicole), Heidi Ellis, Kelly Ashby (Maynard), Robert Fisher and Caleb Gentry (Heather); and her siblings, Clara Smith, Rose Chesnut, Kenneth Tilman, Alva Tilman, Wendi Kitchen and Ellis Tilman. She is also survived by 22 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Grace Calvary Chapel Scholarship Fund.
