Ruth M. Ellis
September 16, 1943 - February 18, 2018
Mansfield: Ruth M. Ellis, 74, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018, at OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield after an extended illness. Ruth was born September 16, 1943, in Demopolis, AL, to the late John W. Head Sr. and Rosa Mae Williams. She graduated from Mansfield Senior High, the class of 1961; moving to Columbus where she retired from Rockwell International. She leaves to cherish in her memory her daughter, Veronica (Penny) Clemons-Allen; grandchildren, Rafeal Clemons, of Columbus, Ashley (Harry III) Birdow, Pernell Dion (Rebecka) Allen, of Mansfield; great-grandchildren, La’maiyah, Micah, Jaden, Hazel, Denver and Jazer; special family, Anna Lois Russell, Robert McCruter Jr, Patricia Washington, Alan Head, godmother, Doial Macklin, best friend, Betty James; a host of relatives and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 24 years, James Ellis; great-grandson, Miquel Allen; stepfather, Leroy McDowell; aunt, Vera Givand, uncle, Phil Givand, Ed Williams Jr; cousins, Roland, Calvin, Fred, James, Tom Williams, Lucy Hood, Ella Bell McCruter, Lucretia McCruter. The family would like to send their thanks and gratitude to Mansfield Memorial Home and the staff for being there for Mom. The services will be held Saturday, March 3, 2018, at 11 am, with one-hour prior calling to the services at Small’s Funeral Services, 326 Park Ave. West, with Rev. Donny Merritt officiating. The committal services will follow the services. Family has entrusted Small’s Funeral Services with the arrangements.
Mansfield: Ruth M. Ellis, 74, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018, at OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield after an extended illness. Ruth was born September 16, 1943, in Demopolis, AL, to the late John W. Head Sr. and Rosa Mae Williams. She... View Obituary & Service Information