Barbara Simon Ellis passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Vernon L. Ellis for 63 years. Mother of Phyllis Ellis Buckley (Johnny) and Vernon L. Ellis, Jr. and the late Van Michael Ellis and John Paul Ellis. Daughter of the late Lucien and Josephine Simon. Sister of Leroy Simon, Priscilla Breaux, Yvonne Simon and the late Betty Simon, Paul Simon, Linda Guidry, Terry Simon, Tammy Grabert, and L.J. Simon. Grandmother of Melissa, John, Jr., Jeffrey, Jessica, Jennifer, Daisy, Wayne, Brandon, Harlan, Cole, Taylor, Nicole and Tori. Also survived by 22 great grandchildren. She was a lifelong resident of Marrero, and a resident of Lumberton, MS for the past 20 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 11am. Visitation will be held Tuesday morning from 9am until 11am. Relatives and friends of the family may view and sign the online guest book at
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