Julia Ann Ellis

JULIA M. ELLIS FISHERSVILLE, VA Julia Ann (Millar) Ellis, 94, of 500 C Street, Staunton, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah. She was born on November 27, 1920 in Cumberland, Maryland, a daughter of the late Edwin Vause and Volunta (Kump) Millar. Mrs. Ellis was a school teacher for 15 years. She was later employed by Riggs National Bank. She was a member of Olivet Presbyterian Church and was a former member of the Waynesboro Daughters of the American Revolution. Julia worked in the War Department for the Army Security Agency during WWII. Surviving family members include a daughter, Julia Rusmisel of Staunton; two grandchildren, Judy Sorrells and her husband, Chris, of Verona and John Rusmisel and his wife, Dana McClanahan of Staunton; two great grandchildren, Christian Sorrells and Kaleigh Joy McClanahan-Rusmisel; two sisters, Nancy Lewis and Margaret Hammer, both of Winchester; and many beloved nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2015 in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Lee Thomas. Burial will follow in Thornrose Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the Shenandoah House of Augusta Health, 111 North Campus Lane, Fishersville, VA 22939.