Eloise J.

"Ellie" Willis

Eloise J. "Ellie" Willis, age 83, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Ellie was born on June 13, 1939 in Paulding, OH to the late Ralph and Agnes (Elliott) Beckman. She was owner/operator of SaLar's Family Dining in Paulding. Ellie was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Paulding.

Ellie is survived by her children: Michael (Maria) Smith, Defiance, OH; Gina (Joe) Rose, Oakwood, OH; Joanna (Dennis) Billock, Antwerp, OH; Andrew Mayfield, Kansas City, MO; Kera Mayfield, Marietta, GA; brother, Jerry (Paulette) Beckman, Paulding, OH; 24 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Andrea Ann Willis-Strahley.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Den Herder Funeral Home. Burial will be in Live Oak Cemetery, Paulding.

Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 10:00 AM until time of services on Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry, 119 S Main St., Paulding, OH 45879.