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Judy Ann EllisPassing: October 6, 2024

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Saturday, October 12th @ 1:00pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Saturday, October 12th @ 10:00am-1:00pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Saturday, October 12th

MITCHELL – Judy Ann Ellis, 78, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at IU Health Bedford Hospital.

Born October 6, 1946, in Anderson, she was the daughter of Herman M. and Edith Juanita (Edwards) Miller.  Judy married Don C. Ellis on January 28, 1977 and he survives.

Judy worked at the Mitchell License Branch.  She was a collector of antiques and was the co-owner of Orleans Antiques.  Judy was also a passionate artist.  She was a member of the American Legion Post No. 250 Auxiliary. Judy was a member of the Mitchell Wesleyan Church.  Mamaw Tritrot was an amazing grandmother and great-grandmother.

Surviving are her husband, Don C. Ellis of Mitchell; children, Jim (Angie) Tomlinson of Mitchell, Mike (Dawnetta) Atchison of Mitchell, Jay (Machelle) Tomlinson of Bloomington, Jon (Lee Ann) Tomlinson of St. Charles, Missouri, Tony (Marcy) Ellis of Mitchell, and Candace (Brad) Robertson of Seymour; grandchildren, Jessica (A.J.) Shelton of Mitchell, Ian Tomlinson of North Carolina, Caleb Smales of Mitchell, Marcus (Aloma) Atchison of Navarre, Florida, Zach Atchison of Mitchell, Jaymie (Ryan) Terry of Bedford, Justin (Ginger) Tomlinson of Mitchell, Sarah (Edwin) Ayala-Reyes of England, Alex Tomlinson of Vincennes, Kelcey (Ally) Byers of St. Charles, Missouri, Andrew (Taylor) Tomlinson of Mitchell, Joel (Emily) Tomlinson of Las Vegas, Nevada, Victoria (C.J.) Fields of Mitchell, Benjamin Ellis of New Albany, Cody Williams of Brownstown, and Kaitlyn Williams of Brownstown; 19 great-grandchildren; brother, Herman Miller; and in-laws, Marilyn (Don) Tirey of Oolitic, Becky (Ronnie) Pierce of Mitchell, Eddie (Linda) Ellis of Mitchell, and Sue McPherson of Mitchell.

Her parents; granddaughter, Jana Lynn Tomlinson; three brothers; and two sisters, preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 12, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Reverend Wesley Jones officiating.  Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home.

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9 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Tony & Diane Nugent | Mitchell
    Date: October 12, 2024
    Going to miss to talking to You. You was a Beautiful Lady to sit down and talk to. Until we meet again Fly High. Love You.
  2. Guest: Cynthia Matlock | Bedford, IN
    Date: October 10, 2024
    My sincere condolences to Candy and family.
  3. Guest: Keely Thomas | Grove City, OH
    Date: October 9, 2024
    Jim, Jay, Mike and Jon- I’m so sorry for the loss of your Mom! My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. May the Lord’s hand be upon you all to comfort and give you peace.
  4. Guest: Jim and Waneta Wires | Mitchell
    Date: October 8, 2024
    Don so very sorry to hear about Judy. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
  5. Guest: Matthew Stone | Greenwood, Indiana
    Date: October 8, 2024
    Jon, candy and family I am so sorry for your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers
  6. Guest: Mary Lagle | Mitchell IN
    Date: October 7, 2024
    Jon and Family, so very sorry, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
  7. Guest: Travis and Michelle Inman | Bedford IN
    Date: October 7, 2024
    We are praying for you Ellis Family! God bless you all!
  8. Guest: Tom Cox | Mitchell IN
    Date: October 7, 2024
    Judy was one of a kind. Will be sadly missed!!!!
  9. Guest: Keli Ann | Bedford Indiana
    Date: October 7, 2024
    Jay, Jon, Mike and Tony……I am truly sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.