Ellen R. Smith, 81, Fillmore

Ellen Ruth Smith, 81, of Fillmore, IL. passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Hillsboro Area Hospital ER, Hillsboro, IL.

Ellen Smith

Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, October 10, 2022, at Northside Christian Church, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Dennis Warner officiating. Burial will follow at Edgewood Cemetery, Edgewood, IL. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Sunday, October 9, 2022, at the Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL and 1 hr prior to the service at the church on Monday. Memorials: The Ellen Smith Family. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.

She was born September 30, 1941 in Nokomis, IL the daughter of Edgar Ray and Grace (Pope) Smalley-Presnell. Married James Leotis Smith on September 21, 1985 in Vandalia, IL, he passed away November 23, 2017. She worked at Western Union, Fillmore Cafe, and was a homemaker. She was a member of Northside Christian Church, Vandalia, IL; enjoyed reading, adult coloring books, gospel music concerts and gardening. Ellen loved spending time with her family, pets, and church family.

She is survived by: Sons – Richard Haslett & Shelly, Waggoner, IL, David Haslett, Fillmore, IL, Kenneth Haslett, Coffeen, IL, Jerry Haslett, Fillmore, IL, Joseph Haslett & Stephanie, Witt, IL; Daughter – Michele Beck & Greg, Fillmore, IL; Step-children – Janet Smith, Illinois, Cheryl Dykstra & Doug of Florida, Sandy Jacko, Wisconsin, and James Smith, Indiana; Grandchildren – Michael, David, Austin, Samantha, Sarah, Cheyenne and Mikey; Great-grandchild – Elaina; Brother – Paul Presnell & Twila, Nokomis, IL; Sister – Betty Shermer, Lancaster, PA; and Sister-In-law – Faye Smalley, Nokomis, IL.

Preceded in death by: Her Parents; Husband; Step-Father – Ernest Presnell; Son – Robert Haslett; Brothers – Ray and Robert Smalley; Sisters – Lois Walbring and Jean Fieberg; and Aunt – Rachel Pope.