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Pat Ellis Obituary

Gaffney, SC - Patricia Ann Blanton Ellis, 80, of 147 Corona Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill.

Born in Boiling Springs, NC, she was the widow of the late Francis E. "Bud" Ellis and daughter of the late Grady C. Blanton and Blanche Pearson Blanton. She was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School, attended Limestone College, retired from Hoechst Celanese, and a member of Providence Baptist Church.

Surviving are three brothers, Gene Blanton of Shelby, NC, Wayne Blanton (Rita) of Morganton, NC and Ronnie Blanton (Phyllis) of Mooresboro, NC; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by five sisters, Velma, Joyce, Becky, Janice and Janet, and two brothers, Roy Dean and Freddie.

Private graveside services will be held by the family and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

The family will be at their respective homes.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Gaffney Ledger on Jan. 21, 2022.

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