Mrs. Ellis was born July 16, 1949 in Gore, Ok., the daughter of Bessie Lincoln Smith and Noah Smith. She attended Northeastern State University and graduated from Rhema Bible College. Mrs. Ellis was a self employed beautician for 32 years, and owner of Nola's Beauty Shop in Vian, Ok. She was known to family and friends as a shopaholic, who thoroughly enjoyed shopping. She attended Life Church in Sallisaw, Ok. and enjoyed her church and studying the bible. She was married to Johnny Ellis on February 13, 1981 in Alma, Ar. Mrs. Ellis passed this life on June 10, 2008 in Vian, Oklahoma after having attained the age of 58 years, 10 months and 24 days.
Survivors are: Husband: Johnny Ellis of the home 2 daughters and sons in law: Tammy and Rev. Bob Whiteley of Springdale, Ar. Paula and Jody Sloan of Vian, Ok. 1 son and daughter in law: Lt. Steve Davis and Monica of Rolla, Mo. 1 step-daughter and son in law: Tammy and Jeff McKinley of Van Buren, Ar. 1 step-son: Jon Ellis of Van Buren, Ar. 8 grandchildren: Seth, Sydney and Sylas Sloan, Ashton, Madison and Drake Davis Brooke and Mallory Phillips 1 sister: Verlita Meade of Vian, Ok. 2 brothers: R.B. Smith of Mulberry, Ar. and Elza Smith of Webber Falls, Ok. 1 aunt: Sadie Parnell of Tahlequah, Ok. several nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends |