Barbara A Ellis

Barbara A. Sarrazin Ellis, 84, passed away on August 17, 2016 in Jacksonville, FL. Barbara was born in Holyoke, MA on March 21, 1932 and raised in Southbridge, MA. Barbara is predeceased by her husband John Cardell Steadman (April, 1975) and Ogie Ellis (July, 2004).

Barbara had a passion for and was a skilled square dancer, an avid collector of Hummel figures and figurines and she loved the excitement of travel as she learned new and different things.

Barbara is survived by three children: David Steadman of Jacksonville, FL; Jon (Eileen) Steadman of Smyrna, GA and Paul (Dianne) Steadman of Worcester, MA. Barbara has 3 adult grandchildren: Jack (Rachel) Steadman; James (Melanie) Steadman and Corey Steadman and 2 great-grandchildren; Nora and Natalie. Barbara is predeceased by her brother; Joseph Sarrazin.

The family respectfully requests in lieu of flowers, please extend a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or by telephone at 1-800-805-5856 in the name Barbara A. Ellis.

A Funeral Service will be conducted on Monday, August 22 at 11:00 am at Hardage-Giddens Beaches Chapel, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Beaches Chapel, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. (904) 249-2374. www.hardage-giddensbeacheschapel.com and www.dignitymemorial.com