Magdalene Ellison

Magdalene R. Ellison, 85, of Quincy, passed away at 6:57 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2016. She was born in Kentucky on December 10, 1930 to the late William and Ella (Good) Robinson. She was also preceded in death by her two sons, Jerald and Robert Ellison; and five brothers, George, Orbry, Bruce, Franch and Jim Robinson.

On December 11, 1954 Magdalene married Robert E. Ellison, and he preceded her in death on July 29, 2014.

She is survived by her two sons, John (Wanda) Ellison and Ray Ellison, both of Quincy; seven grandchildren, Barbara, John R., Shannon, Shauna, Nikki, Renee and Jessie; 11.5 great grandchildren; two sisters, Sharon Salyers of Bellefontaine and Carylon Bruns of DeGraff; two brothers, Billy Ray (Brenda) Robinson of DeGraff and Jay (Sharon) Robinson of Quincy; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A homemaker, Magdalene was a former queen of the Quincy Festival. She enjoyed taking drives as well as collecting family photos and newspaper clippings. She especially loved hot fudge sundaes and spending time with her family and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, January 29, 2016 from 4-7 p.m. at the Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 210 W. Hayes Street in DeGraff. Pastor Roberta Allen will officiate a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30th at the funeral Home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Quincy, Ohio.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in DeGraff.

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