Margie Marie Ellis, 78, of Fulton, MO, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on October 20, 2024. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, known for her strength, independence, and loving and compassionate nature.

Margie worked hard all her life to support her family, from hauling coal at the age of 12 to earn money to buy a tv for her and her siblings to working at Square D as an assembler right before she retired. Her free time was spent indulging in her favorite hobbies, which included fishing, reading, watching Westerns, and cooking shows on YouTube. Margie also had a passion for music, relishing the sounds of Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Elvis Presley. Margie also loved gardening. Her love of gardening meant lots of plants and flowers in and around her home. She took pride in growing her own vegetables too and taught her children how to can pickles and tomatoes.

Margie leaves behind her three children: Della Luster (David) of Fulton, MO, Stella Judkins (Jim) of Columbia, MO, & Ralph Beltz (Deb) of Sumner, IA, grandkids Jessica, Megan, Nikki, Melissa, Anthony, Randy, Trevor, Andrew, Cameron, & Alek, 16 great grandkids, siblings Jay, Margaret, Wanda & Joe, many loving nieces and nephews and 2 step-children, 9 step-grandchildren, & 13 step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe, her parents, her siblings Opal, Lassie, Bill, Shirley, James Billy, Jesse Jr & Dee, grandson Adam, & step-son Jeff.

Margie will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family, her resilience, and her nurturing spirit. She found joy in sharing her favorite stories with her children and grandchildren and sharing her love of books, flowers, gardens, fishing, and cooking and this will be the beautiful legacy she will leave with them forever.