Ruth Ellis Obituary
The family of Ruth Ellis of Mesquite, Texas announces her passing on October 17, 2026. Ruth, born on September 14, 1940, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Ellis to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gladys Jones and Weldon Jones; and her sisters, Marie Johnston (Malcolm Johnston) and Betty Aldrich. She is survived by: her husband James Ellis Jr.; her children, Sharon Miller (Gordon Miller), Donna Fulgham and David Ellis (Stacy Ellis); her grandchildren, Geoffrey Lyons (Kateley Lyons), Charlotte Wilson, Shelby Francis, Matt Fulgham (Maranda Fulgham), Greggory Lyons, Travis Kennedy, Jonathan Staggs, Leighton Lyons and Kimber Ellis; and her great grandchildren, Cheyenne Wilson, Marley Wilson, Riven Lyons, Luke Lyons, Jax Fulgham, Jaxson Francis, Ruthie Lyons, Lucille Lyons, Wynonna Fulgham and John Lyons. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the J. E. Foust & Son Funeral Directors (523 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the same location. A reception will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the J. E. Foust and Son Funeral Directors (523 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051). A committal service will be held on Wednesday, October 28th 2026 from 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery (2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211).
