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Magdalene R. Ellison, 85, of Quincy, passed away at 6:57 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016.
She was born in Kentucky on Dec. 10, 1930, to the late William and Ella Good Robinson. She also was preceded in death by two sons, Jerald and Robert Ellison; and five brothers, George, Orbry, Bruce, Franch and Jim Robinson.
On Dec. 11, 1954, she married Robert E. Ellison and he preceded her in death July 29, 2014.
She is survived by her two sons, John (Wanda) Ellison and Ray Ellison, both of Quincy; seven grandchildren, Barbara, John R., Shannon, Shauna, Nikki, Renee and Jessie; 11.5 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sharon Salyers of Bellefontaine and Carylon Bruns of DeGraff; two brothers, Billy Ray (Brenda) Robinson of DeGraff and Jay (Sharon) Robinson of Quincy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A homemaker, Magdalene was a former queen of the Quincy Festival. She enjoyed taking drives as well as collecting family photos and newspaper clippings. She especially loved hot fudge sundaes and spending time with her family and friends.
Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at the Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, DeGraff, where Pastor Roberta Allen officiates a funeral at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30. Burial is in Fairview Cemetery, Quincy.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan County Cancer Society, in care of Mary Rutan Hospital, 205 Palmer Ave., Bellefontaine OH 43311.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com.