Ruth Ellis Paris, Tennessee Obituary

Ruth Ellis

<p>Ruth Ellis, age 82 of Paris, died Sunday, November 29, 2020, at the Bells Nursing &amp; Rehab Center in Bells, TN.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>She retired after working many years in the clothing manufacturing industry. She previously worked for the Salant and Salant and H.I.S. companies. After retiring, she enjoyed her work as a sitter and caregiver. Ruth was a member of Central Point Baptist Church. She loved to dance and enjoyed playing cards and games.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Born March 28, 1938, in Dresden, she was the daughter of the late Roy Edward Vancleave and the late Inize Davis Vancleave.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>She was married March 20, 1967, to Earl Ray Ellis, who preceded her in death, June 28, 2012.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Ruth is survived by her daughter, Liz (Ted) Inman of Bowling Green, KY; two sons, Ric (Mary) Evans of Dresden, and Edward (Teresa) Ellis of Bells; two step daughters, Diane (Bruce) Cooke of Lansing, MI and Brenda (Kelly) Scheffler of St. Johns, MI; two sisters, Joyce (Billy) Burnette of Paris and Pauline Garner of Dresden; 20 grandchildren; and several great and great-great grandchildren.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Rose Lee Nix.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St/PO Box 788, Paris, TN 38242.&nbsp; Visitation will be Tuesday, December 1, 2020, from 10:00 am &ndash; 12:00 pm at Ridgeway Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 12:00 pm in LeDon Chapel of &nbsp;Ridgeway Funeral &nbsp;in Paris, TN, with Bobby Campbell officiating.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Cremation will follow the service.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Memorials may be made to: Ruth Ellis family, c/o Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St/ PO Box 788, Paris, TN 38242.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
March 28, 1938 - November 29, 202003/28/193811/29/2020
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