Obituary of Beverly A. Ellis

Beverly A. Ellis   1930 – 2018

Clinton – Beverly A. Ellis, 88, of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at her home with her children by her side.

            Beverly was born on May 10, 1930 in Utica, NY, the daughter of Louis and Ruth (Patterson) Brockett.  She was raised and educated in Sauquoit, graduating high school in 1948.  She went on to graduate from Utica State Hospital School of Nursing in 1951.  On October 27, 1951, Beverly married Robert C. Ellis in Elmira, NY, sharing a union of 54 years before his passing in 2005.  She had been employed with various area hospitals through the years, including Mohawk Valley General Hospital, retiring in 1989.  Beverly was of the Methodist faith.

            Beverly is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Carey and Jeff Lindfield, West Winfield, Carol and Phil Orsino, Deansboro; her son, Andy Ellis and his companion, Nadine Favata, Clinton; eight grandchildren, Toby (& Sabrina) Lindfield, Brian Lindfield, Becky (& Donnie) Lockwood, Robert (& Katie) Orsino, Joshua Orsino, Jennifer (& Rich) Dropp, Corey Ellis, and Ashley Ellis; seven great-grandchildren, Cody, Madison, Brooke, Haylie, Trevor, Liam, and Lilly; a daughter-in-law, Susan (Mrs. Chris) Delaney-Ellis; three sisters-in-law, Eleanor (Mrs. William) Brockett, Janice (Mrs. Robert) Brockett, and Frances (Mrs. Bruce) Brockett.  She is predeceased by two sons, Chris Ellis and Wally Ellis, by her brothers, William, Robert, and Bruce Brockett; and by two sisters, Betty Townsend and Barbara Brockett.

            Mrs. Ellis’ graveside service will take place Friday, August 17, 2018 at 10:00 am at Crown Hill Memorial Park, Clinton.  In keeping with Beverly’s wishes, there are no calling hours.  Those wishing may donate to Hospice & Palliative Care in Beverly’s memory.

              Arrangements are entrusted to R.P. Heintz Funeral Service, Inc., 10 East Park Row, Clinton.