Barbara Ruth Ellis, 86, of Parma, MO passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Winchester Nursing Home in Bernie, MO.

Barbara was born to Scotty and Kitty Staffy Robinson, in New Madrid, MO on Tuesday, September 19, 1939.

She was a homemaker and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Madrid, MO.

On January 14, 1962 in Sikeston, MO, she was united in marriage to James Ellis. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1986.

Her survivors include daughter, Kay Branom and husband, James of Parma; two sons, Doug Ellis and wife, Debbie of Chaffe, MO and Danny Ellis and wife, Cindy of Blanchard, OK; 11 grandchildren, Amanda Hardin (Ben), Chad Ellis, Holly Mettauer, Jason Ellis, Kelly Chavez, Eva Ellis, Teresa Mann, Gabe Bentley, Ashley Tobin, Raven Ellis and Gabe Ellis and 22 great-grandchildren, Camryn Hardin, Ryleigh Hardin, Harlie, Andrew, Lucas and Alex Mettauer, Cammron Ellis, Katherine, Ian, Dominic, Rachel, Cesar, Rosie, Jose, Nehemiah, Heidi, Savanna, Ariel, Nancy, Maverick and Star.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Mark Ellis and brother, Dave Robinson.

A private family service will be held at a later date.