Obituaries

Arvella Marie Ellis

Arvella Marie Ellis, 88, of Columbia, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016, at The Bluff's Retirement Home in Columbia. She was born July 24, 1927, the daughter of the late Byford and Hallie (Mathis) Porter. Survivors include: daughter, Betsy Ellis; son-in-law, Wayne Ancell.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and sister, Reba Douglas. Visitation will be Saturday, July 16, 2016, from 1-2 p.m. at the Harrisburg Baptist Church in Harrisburg, Mo. with a Memorial Service beginning at 2 p.m. Private Family Interment will be held at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Hallsville, Mo. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, Mo.

Published July 10, 2016