Sue Shattuck Ellis

Sue Shattuck Ellis 3/19/33 – 7/24/23 Sue Shattuck Ellis, age 90 of Centre, Alabama passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at her home in the Ellisville Community. Sue was born on March 19, 1933 and grew up in Lafayette, Georgia. Visitation will be held at Perry Funeral Home in Centre, Alabama on Monday, July 31, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Service beginning at 5:00 p.m. (CST). The service will be conducted by Bro. Eddie Nation and Bro. Melvyn Salter. The Eulogy will be given by Wae Ellis, grandson. A private burial will be at Cherokee Memory Gardens. Sue attended the University of Georgia. She was married to Watt Andy (Dub) Ellis, Jr. for 62 years. Sue was a helpmate for Dub’s business, Ellis Brothers Seed, Inc. She hosted business associates and farmers in their home. Sue traveled with Dub throughout the United States and abroad promoting the cotton, soybean, and ag industry. Sue was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, Centre First Baptist Church, Lena Snead Sunday School class, and was a former Cherokee County Public Library board member. Her hobbies included art, gardening, flowers, reading, and Bridge. She shared her talented artwork, beautiful flowers, and fresh vegetables with family and friends. She hosted many families and friends in her home with her cooking and southern hospitality. Sue delighted in serving and entertaining others. Sue was a true definition of a “Graceful Steel Magnolia.” Ma Ma Sue was how she was affectionally known by her large family and was proud of each one. Spending time with loved ones and her friends were a high priority. She made holidays special and enjoyed decorating her country home. Sue served and volunteered in the church and community by visiting and taking food to the homebound and those in need. She was on the original planning committee that began the building project for the Recreational Outreach Center (ROC) for First Baptist Church Centre. She grew, arranged, and displayed her fresh flowers on the communion table at church for over 40 years. Survivors include children Andy (Freida) Ellis, Susan (Bob) Hood, and Lynn (Scott) Curry. Grandchildren include Andrea (Clint) Aultman. Wae (Mary) Ellis, Elizabeth (Will) Babb, Sarah (Pete) Lemons, Lynden (David) Seals, and Libby Curry. Great Grandchildren are Colin Givens, Ellisan Givens, Jackson Aultman, Ellie Aultman, Asher Ellis, Maggie Ellis, Phoebe Babb, Luke Babb, Lexi Moore, A.J. Lemons, Eli Lemons, Campbell Seals, and Coley Seals. Preceded in death by Horace D. Shattuck, father; Marquerite Shields Shattuck, mother; W. A. (Dub) Ellis, Jr., husband; Bert Shattuck Ellis, son; Montyne Shattuck Stolz, sister; and Ian Andy Ellis, great grandchild. Pallbearers will be Wae Ellis, Will Stolz, Will Babb, Pete Lemons, Clint Aultman, David Seals, Colin Givens, Jackson Aultman, Luke Babb, Ellis Nephews. Sue’s family truly appreciates the love and care given to Ma Ma Sue from her long-time caregiver Edward Smith. Other special caregivers were Bre Moten, Penny Burns, Betty Adams, Sabrina Cole, Amanda Johnson, April Ackah, Katelyn Day, Jeanette Terry, Vicki Lawson, Susan Hodges, Rev. Ken Roberts, and the staff at Home Instead Caretakers and Pro Health. Donations and Memorials can be given to the building fund at First Baptist Church of Centre, 300 East Bypass, Centre, AL 35960

Sue Shattuck Ellis

March 19, 1933 - July 24, 2023