Barbara Ann Ellis, 85, of North Platte passed away August 17, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Lumber Bridge, NC.

Barbara was born on April 13, 1933 in Lincoln County, Nebraska to Grover and Mary (Perry) Baldwin.  She grew up in North Platte, graduating with the North Platte High School Class of 1951.  She married Robert Ellis in Clayton, KS.  The couple resided in North Platte, moving to NC where Robert was in the Marines.  After his discharge, they returned to North Platte.  Barbara worked at Centennial Nursing Home, North Platte High School, Gibson’s, and Woolworth’s.  She was a member of the Salvation Army Church where she enjoyed volunteering in the kitchen.

Survivors include her children, Marcia (Jess) Collins of Lumber Bridge, NC, and Randy (Sue) Ellis of North Platte; grandchildren, Michael Ellis of North Platte, and Brian Ellis of Kearney; and sisters, Donna Larson of North Platte, and Myrtle Pollat of Crete.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Dwaine, George, and James; and a sister, Dolores Crow.

Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Graveside Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at Fort McPherson National Cemetery with the Reverend Brent Montgomery officiating.  Visitation will be noon – 8:00 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.