Ellen Marjorie Minnis, 93, of Coldwater, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital.
In accordance to her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Ellen was born September 11, 1929, in Battle Creek, MI. to George and Iva (Louden) Garrison. She married Claude Minnis, he preceded in death on May 9, 1998.
Ellen worked as a dedicated CNA for nearly 20 years before retiring. Ellen faithfully attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Burlington. Although she was retired, she remained active as a talented artist where she enjoyed painting, woodworking, and even completing her own carpentry work. She was also a versed cake decorator, beautician, and guitarist.
Ellen was a loving mother and cherished grandmother that will be dearly missed.
Ellen leaves behind her children Noreen Dunn of Tulsa, OK, Verland (Cindy) Fill of White Cloud, MI; her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren and her loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband Claude, she was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Merna Hargis and Velma Homan, and her brothers Carl and Leslie Garrison.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Dementia Society of America. P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901
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