Norma R. Ellis

LACONA — Norma R. Ellis, 87, of Lacona, died Nov. 13, 2009, at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown. Born June 9 , 1922, in Pulaski. Daughter of the late Alfred and Ruth Bentley Thacker. She graduated from Sandy Creek High School. Married to Arthur K. Ellis on July 3, 1940, at Fulton, N.Y. They lived in Sandy Creek-Lacona area over 50 years. Mrs. Ellis was employed at Kessler's Store in Sandy Creek for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis lived in Ormond Beach, Florida, from 1984 until Mr. Ellis died Dec. 29, 2001, at which time Mrs. Ellis moved back to Lacona.

She was a member of Sandy Creek United Methodist Church, charter member of the Coterie Club, Fort Nightly Club, an avid bowler and maker of Mina Dolls.

Survived by 2 sons and daughter-in-law Kirk and Kathy of Lacona and Robert and his companion Grace Caufield of Sandy Creek. Four grandsons Chris, Kevin, Larry and David, 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services Monday 12 noon at Sandy Creek United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Denise M. Bowen officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Sandy Creek. Calling hours Monday at the church from 10 to 12 noon prior to the funeral. Memorial contributions to Sandy Creek United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 158, Sandy Creek, N.Y. 13145.

Arrangements are with Summerville Funeral Home, Sandy Creek.