Ellen M. Madru Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ellen M. Madru in Ashland, Mississippi, who passed away on December 3, 2025 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Almond "Al" Culver and Ellen Peshinski Bailey. She is survived by: her husband Ralph Thomas Madru of Ashland, MS.; her children, Trena Lynn Jernigan (Billy) of Ashland, MS., Thomas Madru (Lisa) of Ashland, MS and Timothy Madru, Sr. (Crystal); her sister-in-law Sallie Culver of Beloit, Wisconsin.; her grandchildren, Chelsey Jernigan of Ashland, MS, Ryan Jernigan of Ashland, MS, Tonya Roberson (Bryson) of Ashland, MS and Timothy Madru Jr. of Ashland, MS.; and her siblings, Richard Michael Culver, Robert Culver and Julie Kennedy.
Visitation was held on Thursday, December 4th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the McBride Funeral Home, Inc. (206 N Commerce St, Ripley, MS 38663). A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 4th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location.
