Jan Ellis

Jan Ellis obituary, Midwest City, OK

Jan Ellis

Jan Ellis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barnes-Friederich & Pope Funeral Home - Midwest City on Jan. 6, 2026.
Jan Garwood Casey was born on September 8, 1945, in Ada, Oklahoma. She grew up in Midwest City, OK, where she attended Midwest City High School. She graduated from college and worked as a second-grade teacher.
She married Noel Gregory Ellis, Jr., on September 28, 1968. After being stationed around the world with Greg's Air Force career, they settled in Midwest City. She worked in the admissions office at the community college.
She enjoyed traveling with Greg, playing bridge, going to the casino, and taking care of their various dogs over the years. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jan, please visit our floral store.

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