Ella Deane Thady

January 13, 1929 - December 11, 2015

Ella Deane Thady, 86, of Murrayville passed away, December 11, 2015, at her home in Murrayville. She was born, Jan. 13, 1929, in Murrayville, the daughter of Russell and Dorothy Haynes Mason. She married Charles William Thady, Nov. 15, 1947, in Murrayville. He preceded her in death, June 30, 1991. Surviving are her children, Roger Wayne Thady of Murrayville, Danny Lee (Sharon) Thady of Springfield, Gail (Bruce) Jumper of Murrayville, Sue Ellen (companion, Dan Tighe) Ballenger of Murrayville; raised three others as her own, Denise Garfield of Jacksonville, Jennifer (Chris) Wingler of Winchester, and Roger William (companion, Monica Knott) Thady of Murrayville; 14 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; siblings; Edna (Ron) Crawford of Jacksonville, Russell D. (companion, Terrie Kissell) Mason of Monmouth; sister-in-law, Cathy Mason of Murrayville; and a dear friend, Suzanne (Greg) Bell of Jacksonville. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Paul Mason. Ella Dean was a member of the Murrayville Baptist Church. She was also a member of the VFW and American Legion. She retired from Mobil Chemical after 17 years. She also worked for Capps Clothing Factory and the State Hospital in Jacksonville. Her first love was her family, grandkids, and adopted kids; followed by her flowers, working puzzles, sewing, crocheting baby blankets, reading, and doing crafts. She was also an avid Cardinal baseball fan. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at the Daws Family Funeral Home in Murrayville Interment will be in the Manchester City Cemetery. Visitations will be held Monday after 2:00 p.m. with the family meeting friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Murrayville Woodson EAS or to the American Diabetes Association.