Emma Jean Ellis (nee Orrick) December 28, 1938 - March 26, 2017 Dearest daughter of the late Rev. Leslie H. and Lola G. Orrick Beloved wife of the late Edward Martin Ellis Loving mother of Linda (Nick) Baller of St. Peters, Mo., Leslie Ellis of St. Louis, Mo., Michelle (Brian Witte) Null of St. Louis, Mo., & Dana (Karen) Ellis of Farmington, Mo. Devoted grandmother of Danny (Holly) Smith Jr., Stephanie (Malik) Jordan, Daniel Ellis, Miles Ellis, Jake ( Kristin)Ellis, Dennis (Katie) Ellis, John Null IV, & Michael Been Jr. Cherished great grandmother of Ericka, Cynthia, Carlitos, Hakeem, Cameron, Gabriel, Helen, Emma, Henry, & Samuel Dear sister of Carol Orrick, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend to many In lieu of flowers donations to Back Stoppers are appreciated. Funeral Thursday March 30, 2017 10:00 AM, from the JAY B.SMITH FENTON CHAPEL 777 Oakwood Dr (at Hwy 141) Graveside Service Thur March 30, 2017 1:00 PM at then Leadwood Cemetery in Leadwood, Mo. Visitation Wed March 29, 2017 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tributes @ jaybsmith.com