Reba Marie EllisReba Marie Ellis, a resident of Grace Village in Winona Lake, passed away quietly on Friday, July 12, 2019, at 7 a.m. She was 98 years old.
Reba and her twin sister, Ruby, were born on March 10, 1921, to William and Mary Roseborough Geeting in Connersville, Ind. Ruby and their parents both preceded Reba in passing.
Reba was united in marriage to Paul William Ellis on Oct. 21, 1956, in New Castle, Ind. Their 25-year union was blessed with two children. Paul preceded Reba in passing on July 14, 1981.
Simply put, Reba was a caregiver. With a kind, attentive nature she was always caring for others, putting their needs before her own. Officially, she was a homemaker and also worked for some time as a receptionist at Farmers Insurance. In her spare time, she enjoyed word search and crossword puzzles. She and Paul were previously active at First Friends Meeting in New Castle.
Those who survive include their children, son, Terry (wife, Karla) Ellis, of Winona Lake; and daughter, Mary Beth Murphy, of Lebanon, Ind.; grandchildren, Todd Frazier, of Lebanon, Josh (wife, Kaylee) Frazier, of Lebanon, Jennifer (husband, Todd) Kohler, of Warsaw, Laura Franklin, of Warsaw, and Paula (husband, John) Leeper, of Warsaw; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents; husband; and sister, Ruby Geeting, Reba was preceded in passing by sister, Dorothea Geeting whom Reba had lovingly cared for in her final days.
A brief time of visitation will be held at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17. At 11 a.m., those who wish to join, will depart from the funeral home for South Mound Cemetery, 505 Bundy Ave., New Castle, where a graveside service will be held. Pastor Colin Horne of First Baptist Church, Warsaw, will officiate.
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Memorials to the American Heart Association, 300 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60606.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
