Dolly L (Ellis) Dial Obituary (1922 - 2014)

Dolly Ellis Dial, age 91, of Elwood passed away on Monday the 28th of April, at Alexandria Care Center.Dolly was born June 12, 1922, in Monroe Township, Madison County, to Robert "~Ed" Ellis and Callie (Funk) Ellis and the 7th of 8 children. Dolly proudly served in the US Army during WW II from 1944 - 1946, along with her 3 brothers John, David, and Chet. After the service she attended beauty school and was a licensed beautician for several years.On Veterans Day, 1966, she married James Grant Dial. He preceded her in death on March 24, 2014. Dolly worked for Ex-Cell-O Corp in Elwood, retiring in 1976. Dolly & Jim moved to Elsinore, Mo. after retirement for 18 yrs and returned to Elwood in 1994. Dolly enjoyed quilting and was a member of the Heartland Patchworkers Quilt Guild for several years and won many ribbons at the quilt shows. She also enjoyed going to garage sales and working in her flower gardens. She also loved having her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren over for Holidays especially for Easter egg hunts and the big family gatherings each Thanksgiving. Watching the children play always brought smiles and laughs to her face. Dolly is survived by: 2 daughters:Nancy Sumner of Elwood and Anita (Jim) Gillespie of Kokomo,son Russell Sumner of Alexandria, Seven grandchildren: Tony Sumner, Jennifer (David) Ramirez, Jeffrey (Shonna) Dean, Becky (Don) Brown, Nicole Pyle, Joshua (Rebecca) Dean and Stephanie (Tim) O"Hara. Twelve great grandchildren: Triston, Marcus, Damon, James, Rylee, Drew, Gabriella, Matteo, Grant, Grayson, Gabriel and Crawford. A brother Chet Ellis of Alexandria and a sister-in-law, Mary Dial of Elwood. Dolly was preceded in death by her husband, grandson Bobby Dean, two sisters: Catherine Jackson and Lillian Farr. Four brothers Joe, John, Carl and David Ellis. Funeral services will be at the Dunnichay Funeral Home on Monday May 5th, at 11a.m. with Pastor Tim Becker of Main Street Wesleyan Church will officiate. Burial will be at the K of Pand I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Frankton with full military graveside rites conducted by the US Army and the Elwood VFW American Honor Guard Unit. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made to the George Morrisett Center, 208 So. Anderson St., Elwood, In 46036. Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com