Billie Ruth Ellis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Billie Ruth Shaw Ellis, born June 8, 1922, in Mertens, Texas, passed from this life on March 24, 2022, in Dallas, Texas. Married for 63 years to Fred Ellis (who died in 2008), she was only a few months shy of her 100th birthday. She and Fred were proud parents of Caryl Fry (husband Virgil) and Joni Marie Pullen (husband James). Caryl preceded her parents in death in 2007. Three grandchildren (Kyle Fry, Kacie Fry, Jonathan Pullen) and several great-grandchildren survive her. A member of the Highland Oaks Church of Christ (formerly Garland Road Church of Christ) since the 1950’s, Billie’s faith was her core value. She greatly enjoyed using her sewing prowess towards being part of a vibrant sewing group that constructed and shared items specifically crafted for hospital patients. She was honored with a plaque for personally sewing over 15,000 teddy bears for children’s hospitals. Billie was known as a quiet, loyal, and caring friend and family member. Her legacy of love lives on beyond her. A graveside memorial service is scheduled at Restland Cemetery in Dallas on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be shared with Camp Sweeney (www.campsweeney.org) or Lifeline Chaplaincy (www.lifelinechaplaincy.org), or the charity of your choice.

Billie Ruth Ellis

June 8, 1922 - March 24, 2022