Joan M. Ellis' Obituary
Joan McCrory Ellis
Joan M. Ellis, Age 84, of Lewes, DE passed away peacefully on September 8, 2015 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE.
She was born March 21, 1931 in Omaha, NE, daughter of the late James and Evelyn (Townsend) McCrory. In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by John Cole Ellis, her husband for 48 years.
Joan is survived by her daughter Robin Woody of Mt. Pleasant, IA; her son, Daniel Ellis and his wife Nancy of Annandale, VA; three grandsons Michael Ellis, Jeffrey and his wife Danielle Scialdo, and James Gorman; her niece Susan Garwood and brother-in-law Charles Ellis and wife Ann.
Joan attended Northwestern University, enjoyed reading, Bridge, cooking, entertaining, tennis and travel.
A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, September 14 at 12:00 PM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Ellis’ memory to Community Resource Center, 37510 Oyster House Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 (www.rehobothcommunitycenter.org) or a charity of your choice.
Please sign Mrs. Ellis’ guestbook located on this site.
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