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CLARA RUTH ELLIS Clara Ruth Ellis, age 66, passed away suddenly in her Interlachen home on Sunday January 31, 2010. Ms. Ellis was a teacher for 40 years, the last 10 years at Kelley Smith Elementary School. She was admired by her many co-workers, friends and family for her life-long dedication of the education of children. She always put her students education and welfare above all else. Ms. Ellis was born in Norman, Oklahoma but has called Interlachen her home for the last 10 years. She graduated high school in 3 years, completed her Bachelors Degree in 3 years and also achieved a Masters Degree in Psychology, Comparative Languages and Education, also in 3 years. Her expertise in education shined through her students. After completing her studies, she chose to spend 8 years in the Army, teaching at Fort Leavenworth Kansas Command College. She left the military as a Major but continued to support the military in many ways. She began a Student Military Cadet Program at Kelley Smith Elementary School. For many years, Ms. Ellis and the Cadet Program did many humanitarian works in and around the Palatka area. Ms. Ellis is survived by her companion of 18 years, Ms. Katherine Shattuck of Interlachen; 2 brothers, Alvin Ellis and Loren Ellis, both of Oklahoma and a sister, Lill Ellis of Arizona. Also surviving is the grandson of her heart, Jim Bushnell, Jr. of Hollister. A memorial services will be held 4:30 P.M. Monday February 8th at the City Dock Park for friends and family where we will celebrate her life with the sprinkling of bird seed. Ms. Ellis was an avid Ornithologist and nothing would have pleased her more than to know that together we shared her love of animals. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be sent to: The Putnam County Humane Society, P.O. Box 188, Hollister, Florida, 32147.
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Marcy Sagotz
Jodie - You're the one to be blessed for all the care you gave
Clara these past years. Al & Paulette Ellis ~ Katy, TX
I will cherish many wonderful memories of one of the finest person I have met in my life. Love, laughter and caring are just a few of Clara's gifts. She was generous with them. Clara left a legacy and an example for all to follow. blanche janis ~ georgetown, florida
Clara was one of the most generous persons I have ever met. You were a better person just for knowing her. Jimmy and I will miss her terribly and our days will be just a little more empty. I know she is pain free and smiling down on us but darn I wish she were here for me to tease about being a short old "Okie". I love you Clara. Keep looking in on Jimmy, he will always need you! Jane Bushnell and Jim Bushnell Jr ~ Hollister, FL
We are so sorry to hear about Ms. Ellis. We knew her three years
at school and she was a very pleasant lady. She never forgot us at
Christmas and when we were laid off she still remembered us with a
gift. She always had cold bottles of water, and would get upset if
we didn't help ourselves to one while we were cleaning her room. We
both loved her very much and will miss her. She always made us smile
and laugh, and that really made our work much more pleasant. Our
thoughts and prayers are with her and her family and Jodi and Jimmy. Sherry Cusato & Carletta Lyons ~ Satsuma, Florida
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