Simpson, Ella Mae

Simpson, Ella Mae

Female 1951 - 2019  (68 years)

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  • Name Simpson, Ella Mae 
    Mary Ella (Goley) and William Vern 'Pops' Tomlinson, Thomas Ray Simpson, Ella Mae Simpson, and Herbert Orville Simpson


    Contributed by Ella Mae (Simpson) Mix (1951-2019)


    Ella Mae and Herbert Orville Simpson


    Contributed by Ella Mae (Simpson) Mix (1951-2019)


    Ella Mae Simpson, age 9
    Ella Mae Simpson, age 9


    Contributed by Ella Mae (Simpson) Mix (1951-2019)


    Ella, Ron, Jed, Justin and Travis Mix


    Contributed by Ella Mae (Simpson) Mix (1951-2019)


    Thomas Ray, Ella Mae, Herbert Orville, and Robert Wayne Simpson


    Contributed by Ella Mae (Simpson) Mix (1951-2019)


    Ella Mae (Simpson) Mix (1951-2019)
    Ella Mae (Simpson) Mix (1951-2019)
    Letter, Ella Mae Mix, Family Reunion
    Letter, Ella Mae Mix, Family Reunion


    Mailed from Rt#1, Box 99, Skellytown, Texas 79080
    Birth 28 Mar 1951  Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Female 
    Reference Number SIMP.E001 
    _FGRAVE 204864396 
    Funeral 23 Nov 2019  Cisne Christian Church, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5
    Death 18 Nov 2019  Cisne Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Cause: Throat Cancer 
    Burial 23 Nov 2019  Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5
    Headstone, Mix, Ella Mae and Ron L.
    Headstone, Mix, Ella Mae and Ron L.


    Displayed with permission of Lady in Black


    Person ID I702  Carl Wayne Gray Research | Frock - Barker

    Michael M. Frock and Margaret Barker Descendants, Bricker - Shock

    Conrad Bricker and Lucinda Shock Descendants, Simpson - Hicks

    Robert E. Simpson and Nicia Jane 'Nassie' Hicks Descendants, Frock - Seltenreich

    Michael Frock and Elizabeth Seltenreich Descendants
    Last Modified 1 Oct 2023 

    Father Simpson, Bennie Wayne,   b. 24 Apr 1926, Sulpher Bluff, Hopkins County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Jun 2010, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Mother Bricker, Vivian Grace,   b. 29 Mar 1928, Hogan, Iron County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Jun 2019, Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years) 
    Marriage 19 Mar 1946  Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 6, 7, 8
    Age at Marriage He : 19 years and 11 months - She : 18 years. 
    Family ID F681  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mix, Ronald Leroy 'Ron',   b. 21 Jan 1946, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Feb 2009, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years) 
    Marriage 27 Jun 1969  Oak Street Baptist Church, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 4, 6, 8, 9
    Age at Marriage She : 18 years and 3 months - He : 23 years and 5 months. 
    Children 
    +1. MIX, T.L.
    +2. Mix, J.G.
    +3. Mix, J.S.
    Family ID F706  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 31 Jan 2023 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 23 Nov 2019 - Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Notes 
    • 68-year-old Ella Mae Mix of Cisne, went to her heavenly home on Monday, November 18 with her sons by her side at Cisne Rehabilitation Health Care Center.

      Ella was born March 28, 1951 to Bennie and Vivian Grace (Bricker) Simpson at Flora, Illinois. She married Ronald L. Mix June 27, 1969 in Flora, Illinois and they enjoyed 40 years together, he preceded her in death February 8, 2009.

      Ella loved helping people and was a registered nurse in Texas and Clay County. She enjoyed taking photos and studying genealogy. She was often requested to bake cakes for friends and family. Ella would often set for hours watching the family’s horses. She was a member of Cisne Christian Church and strong supporter of Clay County Relay for Life.

      Ella is survived by three sons, Travis (Shannon) Mix of Cisne, Illinois, Justin Mix of Iuka, Illinois and Jed (Hope) Mix of Jonesboro, Illinois; one sister Pattie (Eber) Bright of Cisne, Illinois; three brothers Herbert (Lois) Simpson and Thomas (Margaret) Simpson both of Flora, Illinois and Robert “Speed” (Lisa) Simpson of Ingraham, Illinois. Nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

      Ella was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Ronald.

      Funeral service will be 12:00p.m. Saturday, November 23rd at Cisne Christian Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 12:00 at the church. Burial will be in Bunker Cemetery.

      Memorials may be given to Clay County Cancer Crusaders.

  • Sources 
    1. [S774] http://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Mix, Ella Mae and Ron L., (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33706710/ronald-leroy-mix), none. (Reliability: 2).

    2. [S771] Ella Mix, "Re: Ela Mae Simpson Mix," 2 October 2014, personal e-mail (4 October 2014)., Re: Ella Mae Simpson Mix, (Ella Mix, "Re: Ela Mae Simpson Mix," 2 October 2014, personal e-mail (4 October 2014).) (Reliability: 2).

    3. [S775] Ella Mix, Suggested change: Simpson, Ella Mae (I708), (Ella Mix, 29 Jun 2013 22:08:45 (mixer69)) (Reliability: 2).

    4. [S776] https://www.findagrave,com, Obituary, Mix, Ella Mae, 68, (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/204864396/ella-mae-mix), none. (Reliability: 2).

    5. [S15511] https://www.findagrave,com, Headstone, Mix, Ella Mae and Ron L, (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/204864396/ella-mae-mix), none. (Reliability: 2).

    6. [S754] Frank and Bright Funeral Home, Obituary, Simpson, Vivian Grace, 91, (http://www.frankandbright.com/obituaries/obit/873/), none. (Reliability: 2).

    7. [S772] https://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Simpson, Bennie Wayne and Vivian Grace, (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53172738/bennie-simpson), none. (Reliability: 2).

    8. [S758] Travis Mix, Ancestral Chart, Submitted by Travis Mix, 13 Sep 2015, (Travis Mix, 13 Sep 2015) (Reliability: 2).

    9. [S14389] Ella Mix, Suggested change: Mix, Ronald Leroy 'Ron' + Simpson, Ella Mae (F658), (Ella Mix, 29 Jun 2013 22:15:23 (mixer69) (mixer69)) (Reliability: 2).