Sandra Kay "Sissy" Ellis

October 18, 1954 - April 10, 2014

Sandra Kay "Sissy" Ellis, 59, of Mullens passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2014 in a Welch hospital following a long illness. Born October 18, 1954 at Wyoming General Hospital, Mullens, she was the daughter of Mary Jane Ellis of Mullens and the late Bernard "Blue" Ellis. Sissy had worked for the Wyoming County DHHR, Wyoming General Hospital, and Bailey Lumber Company. She loved having pets and being outdoors. In addition to her father she is also preceded in death by a brother, Bo Ellis; and her grandparents, Bud and Viola Goode and John Henry and Ethel Ellis. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Shane Ellis of Mullens; mother, Mary Jane Ellis of Mullens; granddaughter, Leigh Ann Lester of Palatka, FL; a sister, Tammy Ellis of Mullens; and a niece, Monica Ellis of Mullens. A memorial service will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Solid Rock Worship Center, Mullens with Rev. Mickey Mitchell will be officiating. For those considering an expression of sympathy the family requests contributions be made to help defray unexpected expenses to Tankersley Funeral Home 102 Moran Avenue Mullens, WV 25882. The family of Sissy Ellis is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.