Marilyn Kay Ellis 79, Helena, MO, passed away Wednesday January 18th, 2023 at her home with her beloved husband and family by her side. She was born October 9th, 1943 and was one of four daughters to Murle & Mary Katherine (Sisk) Hilsenbeck.
Marilyn graduated from Savannah High School in 1961. She went on to marry Larry Ellis September 27, 1963. She pursued a life long career, owning and operating her beauty salon from her home from for over 50 years. She coined the name “Marilyn’s best little hair house in Rochester” and truly, was the best. She loved socializing with her customers, playing games with her grandkids and great grandkids, cooking dinners for friends and family, going to the casino and her favorite drink, a screwdriver. Marilyn always had the brightest smile and the most contagious laugh. Anytime you were at her house, you were always greeted with a smile and left with a wave from the front door.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Katherine (Kackie), father, Murle, and Sister, Terry Proffit.
Survivors include her husband Larry Ellis of the home; her daughter; Dana (Todd) Campbell Cincinnati OH and Son; Robbie (Ginger) Ellis St Joseph ; sisters, Linda Howard of Maysville, Donna Harrison of Helena; grandchildren, Bryson (Kylie) Ellis, Jessica (Mike) Foster, and Tegan Ellis; great-grandchildren, Braylon and Krayton Ellis, Avery and Harlee Foster, Tanner Ellis Martin and Ember Penley.
Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 23, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Helena Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, January 22, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
