Vivian Ellis, age 84 of Metropolis, Illinois formerly of Perks, Illinois passed away at 8:02 P.M. Monday, April 13, 2026 at her home.
Vivian was born April 15, 1941 in Perks. She was a graduate the the Ullin High School. Vivian had worked twenty five years as a slot attendant at Harrahs Casino in Metropolis. She loved yard selling and thrifting but especially enjoyed the horse races.
Vivian is survived by three daughters, Stacy (Todd) Willyerd of Jonesboro, Carrie Ellis (Brad) of Perks and Mona Ellis of Metropolis; one son, Brad Ellis of Metropolis; eight grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Gertrude Price Julian; three sisters, Mona Harmon, Ruby Johnson abd Glenda Miller.
Graveside funeral services honoring the life of Mrs. Vivian Ellis will be held at 1P.M. Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at the Butter Ridge Cemetery near Ullin. Everyone is asked to gather at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mercy Heallth Hospice, 225 Medical Center Drive #203, Paducah, Kentucky, 42003.
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Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home in Karnak.