Ella G. Hovis |
| Posted 2009-07-18 by Sharla |
| The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ October 15, 2003, B9 Ella G. Hovis, 90, passed away On Oct. 6, 2003 at the Life Care Center in Sierra Vista, Ariz. She had resided in Sierra Vista with her daughter and son-in-law for the past seven years. Ella was born March 17, 1913 in Gainesville, Texas. Ella was preceded in death by her son, John S. Hovis, Jr.; four sisters and three brothers. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra L. Daniel of Sierra Vista; granddaughter Stephanie A. Daniel of Las Vegas, Nev.; a number of nieces and nephews; and many who called her "a friend." Ella will be lovingly remembered as a true pioneer. She left east Texas and came to Arizona in the spring of 1935 with her husband, Sheldon and baby son, John. With all of their belongings loaded in a 1934 pickup, they made the trip and settled west of Wickenburg, Arizona. With a tent to call home and a campfire for cooking, Ella began her long and adventurous life as a pioneer rancher's wife. In her later years, Ella became an accomplished artist and she recorded much of her life through her paintings. Words written by an unknown author best describe Ella Hovis: "Some people come into our lives and quietly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on each of our hearts and we are never the same." Ella has left lasting footprints on each of our hearts, through her life, her memories, her love and her art. Rest in peace our Precious Mother, Gram, Aunt and friend. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Life Care Center of Sierra Vista for their dedication and the heartfelt kindness extended to our loved one. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 10, 2003 at the Wickenburg Mortuary. Ella was laid to rest in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Arrangements were by Jensen's Sierra Vista Mortuary and Wickenburg Mortuary. See Also: Find A Grave |
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