Friday, September 20, 2019

Donita F. Ellsworth


Canton – Donita F. Ellsworth, 88, of Canton, passed away at 9:08 am September 20, 2019 at Graham Hospital in Canton.  She was born on December 31, 1930, in Canton to Roscoe and Lucy (Howard) Ague.  Donita married John Ellsworth on May 6, 1951 in Canton.  He preceded her in death on September 7, 2019. Also preceding in death were her parents, and one sister Charlotte Gibson

Surviving are four children, Jeff (Lori Ann) Ellsworth of Canton, Mark Ellsworth of Canton, Lori Appelberg-Jensen of Cuba, Jon Robert (Bobbi) Ellsworth of Cuba, nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Donita worked as book keeper, first at CIPS and later for Canton Township.  In 1947 she became a Job’s Daughter Jr. Princess.

Services will be 11 am Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory, where visitation will be one hour prior to services.  Cremation rites have been accorded and the burial of the ashes will be held at White Chapel Memory Gardens following the Funeral.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the donor’s choice.  To leave online condolences, or to view Donita’s video tribute please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

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