Barbara J Ellis

Barbara J. Ellis

September 8, 1944 – May 29, 2023

MARION, IN- Barbara J. Ellis, 78, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. She was a loving mother, wife and sister.

She was born in Gloucester, MA on September 8, 1944 to Theodore and Betty (Jackson) Shears. She graduated high school in Paramount, CA.

Barb married Melvin L. Ellis in January 1979 in Merrillville, IN. He would proceed her in death on December 7, 1993.

She started shoveling coal at U.S. Steel and being the hard-worker she was, worked her way up to supervisor and retired after 38 years. She was a member of the American Legion in Crown Pointe and the V.F.W. in Merrillville.

Barb was funny, compassionate and loved to go on walks. She enjoyed dates with her daughter of getting their nails done, going to lunch and shopping. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and loved her Lord.

She is survived by her children, Candy (Jim Sr.) Farkas of Knox and Dennis (Maureen) Horn on Houston, TX; grandchildren: Crystal Farkas, Becky (Scott) Maubs, James (Emily) Farkas Jr. and Dennis Horn III; great-grandchildren: Jakub, Logan, Savannah, James III and Alaina Rose and her brother, Harold Shears.

Barb was preceded in death by her husband and brother, Theodore Shears.

Per her wishes, no formal services will take place.