Catherine L. 'Kate' Ellis, age 77, Joplin, passed away at 8:53 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2018 at her home following an illness.
Catherine was born August 22, 1940 in Galena, Kansas to the late William Henry Ashlock and Bessie Opal White Ashlock and had lived in the Joplin area most of her life
She owned and operated Adams Day Care Center in Galena for over 25 years, retiring in 1989. Catherine enjoyed spending time with her family and taking trips to Branson. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Catherine married Harvey Wayne Ellis on June 8, 2002. He preceded her in death on November 3, 2005.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Shane Michael DuVall and a brother, Billie Lee Ashlock.
Survivors include a son, Alfred Randy Adams and wife, Cindy, Galena, Kansas; four daughters, Virginia Bingham and husband, Dale, Joplin, Janet Lee Artinger and husband, Terry, Joplin, Penny Louise New and husband, Larry, Galena, Shelly Clark and husband, Danny, Joplin; two brothers, Michael Henry Ashlock, Joplin, Bobbie Dale Ashlock and wife, Lessie, Oregon; three sisters, Roberta Wammack, Galena, Jackie Diane Davis and husband, Jim, Galena, Linda Sue Ashlock, Texas; twelve grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.
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