Invite friends and family to read the obituary and add memories.
We'll notify you when service details or new memories are added.
You're now following this obituary
We'll email you when there are updates.
Select your format and elements to print
Send a Sympathy Card
Saturday, May 30, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Central time)
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)
Eurene Baker Ellis, of Sonora, KY formerly of Franklin, KY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born on December 2nd, 1930, in Franklin, KY.
Eurene was the daughter of the late Elbert and Letha (Netherton) Baker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ellis; a son, Barry Ellis; and her siblings, Bertha Thomason, Irene Downing, Christine Randolph; and infant brother, William Oscar Baker.
She was a proud 1949 graduate of Franklin-Simpson High School. She spent her career as a dedicated laborer at UARCO.
Eurene had a passion for life and enjoyed many hobbies, including solving crossword puzzles, fishing, swimming, golfing, and creating ceramics. Her vibrant personality and zest for life were evident in everything she did.
She leaves behind a loving family who will miss her dearly: her son, Ronnie Ellis and his wife, Charlotte of Sonora, KY; her grandson, 1st SGT Bryan Ellis of Texas; her brother-in-law, J.W. Randolph of Franklin, KY; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
A funeral service to honor Eurene's life will be held at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory in Franklin, KY, on Saturday, May 30th, 2026, at 1:00 pm with interment to follow in Sulphur Spring Cemetery in Simpson County, KY. Visitation will take place at the same location on the same day, Saturday, May 30th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. For more information, please visit their website at www.gilbertfhonline.com or their Facebook page, Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. You may also call their obituary phone line at 270-586-8844. For additional information, call the office at 270-586-4464.
Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory
Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory
Sulphur Spring Cemetery
Visits: 91
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors