Hazel Rigsby Ellis

ELLAVILLE, GA --- Mrs. Hazel Rigsby Ellis, age 86, of 114 Sullivan Drive, Perfect Care, Americus, GA died Saturday, November 26, 2011 at her son's home in Ellaville, GA. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 28, 2011, 11:00 AM at Ellaville United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the Ellaville Cemetery. Rev. Lowell Layman, Rev. Brooks Partain, and Rev. Thom Davies will officiate.
Mrs. Ellis was born February 23, 1925 in Schley County, the daughter of Rena Halley Rigsby and Ernest Carl Rigsby. She was retired from American General Life Insurance Company, a member of the local bridge club, the Rainbow Garden Club, the Georgia Sheriff Association Ladies Auxiliary, and a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post191. Mrs. Ellis was also an active member of Ellaville United Methodist Church where she was a member of the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Ellis loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include one daughter, Mitzi Way of Ellaville; one son Marc Ellis and wife Angie of Ellaville; one sister, Jacqueline Dillard and husband Vernon of Ellaville. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Amity James and husband Steve, Jessica Ellis, Cody Ellis, Sam Way and wife Ashley, Callie Way and fiance Andrew Smith and four great grandchildren, Athon Hines, Andrew James, Abbie James, and Parker Ellis. Mrs. Ellis was preceded in death by her husband, William Marcene Ellis.
Pallbearers will include Jody Dillard, Garry Greene, Shane Tondee, Neil Snider, Ben Snipes and Earl Snipes. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Watson-Giddens Funeral Home in Ellaville, GA.
Watson-Giddens Funeral Home of Ellaville, GA is in charge of arrangements.