Evelyn Ellis

Mrs. Evelyn Adkins Sturgill Ellis, Age 80 of Louisville, Kentucky formerly of Morehead, passed away Saturday evening July 31, 2010 at The Atria Stony Brook in Louisville.

She was born in Marion, Indiana on November 15, 1929 to the late John R. and Delphia Lands Adkins.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Lt. Colonel Alston Ramsey Ellis, one brother, John Paul Adkins and two sisters, Margaret Louise Adkins and Ina Clo Templeman.

Mrs. Ellis was retired from the Winters National Bank in Dayton, Ohio where she was the branch manager. After she retired, she moved to Clearwater, Florida where she enjoyed playing golf, bingo and spending time with her family.

She was a graduate of the Morehead High School and was also a cheerleader during her high school years.

Survivors include her daughter, Beverly Maxwell and her husband Scott of Louisville, Kentucky.

Two brothers, Donald Lee Adkins and Larry Adkins both of Morehead.

Three sisters, Jean Barker, Wanda Marshall and Barbara Ann Collins all of Morehead.

Five Grandchildren; Brian K. Krug, Jason J. Krug, Todd W. Krug, Tami J. King and Tina M. Crabtree.

Nine Great-Grandchildren; Cody Krug, Kayla Krug, Samantha Krug, Dylan Krug, Brianna Krug, Micah Krug, Mariyah Krug, Clark Crabtree and Cailyn Crabtree.

One Great-Great-Grandchild Brooke Krug.

Also, several cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted 10:00 A.M. Thursday in the chapel of the Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home with Rev. Andy Lands officiating. The Eulogy and Obituary will be read by Paula Collins.

Visitation at Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home is after 6:00 P.M. Wednesday.

Burial will follow in the Bowen Chapel Cemetery in Olive Hill.

Pall Bearers will be Brian Krug, Jason Krug, Todd Krug, Jimmy King, Josh Crabtree and Cody Krug.

Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home is caring for all arrangements for Mrs. Evelyn Adkins Sturgill Ellis.

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