Lena Beatrice Ellis passed from this life peacefully at her home on July 5, 2025 at the age of 94. She was a devoted wife; a loving mother; and a very proud memaw. She loved all her many siblings. She was many things to many people and will be dearly missed.
She was born on September 3, 1930 to Robert Hall Cunnius and Mary E. Cunnius. She married Alvin DeWayne Ellis on April 12, 1957. Together they made a life in Elmore City where they both lived out their lives. Along with gardening and quilting, she was a proud member of the Elmore City Methodist Church and the Elmore City Round up club.
She is survived by her son, Stanley Ellis and wife Charlene of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma; Grandson, Terry Ellis of Florida; Granddaughter, Ella McElroy and husband Chris of Wynnewood, Oklahoma; Great-granddaughters, Kimberlin Looney and husband Rowdy of Elmore City, Oklahoma, Amber Morris and husband Zach of Texas; Great grandson, Trace Courtney of Wynnewood, Oklahoma; Sister, Shirley Goodman of Elmore City; a host of nieces and nephews and three great-great-grandchildren, Claiten Looney, Jasper Morris, and Logan Morris.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Dewayne Ellis; Brothers, Jiggs Cunnius, Molly Cunnius, Nolan Cunnius; Sisters, Noma Drennan, Juanita Cunnius; Daughter-in-law, Jane Ellis; Great granddaughter, Jordan Courtney; Great Grandsons, Harlen Looney and Roland Courtney.
Graveside services for Lena will be on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Elmore City Cemetery with Caroline Lovett officiating. Visitation for Lena will be on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Wooster Funeral Home in Elmore City from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Services are entrusted to Wooster Funeral Home. If you would like to send your condolences, you may at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com