Nettie V. Ellis, November 11, 1939 - December 8, 2025.
Nettie V. Ellis, 86, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at 2:08 am in Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Indiana.
Private family services were conducted, and the burial took place in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, Michigan City, Indiana.  Arrangements are being handled by the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana.
She was born on November 11, 1939, in Waskom, Texas, to the late Ray Howard and Susie (Harris) Lindsay.  On June 29, 1964 in Michigan City, Indiana, she married Willie F. Ellis, who preceded her in death on March 22, 2016.
Surviving are three daughters, Charrie (Jason) Liebig, Karen Milner-Ashley, and Nichelle Ellis; two sons, Cedric (LaToya) Milner, and Kingsley Ellis; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; along with 8 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lulac Backus, and Susanne Wiggins; brother, David Lindsay; three special friends, Dale White, Ester Davis and Marilyn Perteet.

She was preceded in death by son, Ronnie Milner; great-grandchild, La'Karia Ashley; three sisters, Delores Howard, Annie Pearl Thornton, and Johnnie Clark; two brothers, James Harris, and Ervin Howard.
Nettie worked for Arno Tape, Michigan City, Indiana, Foamex, and retired from Howmet Corp., both in La Porte, Indiana.  She then worked part-time security at Blue Chip Casino, Michigan City, Indiana.  She enjoyed visiting Blue Chip Casino,  cooking, and gardening.  Nettie didn't travel all that much, but the places she did visit, she truly enjoyed.
Contributions may be made to the Michiana Humane Society, 722 Indiana Highway 212, Michigan City, IN 46360.
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