Ellen "Marie" Alfred

Ellen "Marie" Alfred obituary

Ellen "Marie" Alfred

Ellen Alfred Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Boren-Conner Funeral Home - Jacksonville on Feb. 9, 2026.
Ellen "Marie" Alfred, 94 yrs.

Born to Hannah and Claud Beal, June 13, 1931, in Kennard, Texas.

Passed away peacefully on Feb. 3, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family and faithful fur companion..

Momma is now in her heavenly home where she joins Jesus, our Daddy and our brother Claud.

Preceded in death by her parents, her beloved R.H. (Daddy) and her son Claud. Also, sisters Emma, Joan, an infant sister, and her brother Charles.

Survived by her children, Steve and Mary, Joe and Karen, Lisa and Jimmy and all their families. Memaw was blessed with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren. Also, her sister Dean, brother-in-law Leonard and many nieces and nephews.

Momma's faithful fur companion Clint.

She was a Christian and a member of First Baptist Church in Elkhart, where she attended faithfully until her health started to decline.

Our family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Solaris Hospice, especially Todi, for her compassionate care and support.

Cremation services provided by Boren-Conner Funeral Home.

There will be no service per Momma's request. The family will gather at a later date to lay ashes to rest with Daddy.

In lieu of flowers you may donate Gideon Bibles in her memory.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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