Patricia Louise Ellis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Patricia Louise Ellis, 74, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, in Centralia. She was born March 18, 1943, in Streator, Illinois, the daughter of Harold Leonard and Reba Louise (Matthews) Salisbury. On August 12, 1960, she married Bobby Joe Ellis, and he survives in Mt. Vernon. She graduated from Webber Township High School in Bluford, and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and dancing. In addition to her husband, Bobby Joe Ellis of Mt. Vernon, she is survived by two sons, Wendell L. Ellis and wife Elly of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and David B. Ellis and wife Jacquelyn of Mt. Vernon; two daughters, Karen M. Schlictman and husband Steve of Mt. Vernon, and Reba J. Ellis Mandrell and husband Jim Mandrell of Mt. Vernon; six grandchildren, Anthony Mousseau, Sandra Martin, Jessica Phillipi, Derek Ellis, Timothy Ellis, and Seth Yaeger; several great grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth Salisbury, of Norco, Louisiana; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Elston Salisbury and Robert Salisbury. In accordance with Mrs. Ellis's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded, and no public service will be held. Memorial gifts may be made to Mt. Zion Cemetery, and will be accepted at the Osborn Funeral Home, who is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.osbornfuneral.com, or on the funeral home's Facebook page.

Patricia Louise Ellis

March 18, 1943 - October 10, 2017