Carol (Willis) Ellis, 76, of Bozeman, Montana, passed away on January 14, 2014.

She was born on July 17, 1937, in Oregon County, Missouri, the daughter of Harry and Janet Orr Willis.

Carol loved her family. She held many positions throughout her life, but nothing would ever replace her role as wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Larned, Kansas for the past 45 years. Carol held many offices over the years. She was active with the American Red Cross teaching CPR and First Aid classes in Pawnee County Kansas.

She is survived by her loving husband, Donald Ellis, Belgrade, Montana; a son, Donald Jr. (Susan) Youngsville, LA, Susie Scott, Lake Charles, LA; LeAnna Unruh, Pawnee Rock, KS; and Stacey Ellis (Scott), Belgrade, MT; Seven (7) grandchildren, Stephen Ellis(Dawn), Shannon Ellis, Grant Unruh, Shawn “Odie” Unruh(Nicole), Marci Unruh, Marcus Allen and Sadie Glaude, five (5) great grandchildren, Madeline, Emily, Brogan, Tristian and Dahvon. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, along with a special friend Kathy Fitch whom she affectionately referred to as her other daughter. Carol was also a surrogate mother/grandmother to many children over the years.

Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Brad McCoy presiding. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or the Carol Ellis Memorial in c/o of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.