Mary Ann Ellis , of Rockford departed this earthly life February 6, 2024.  She was born January 5, 1954 in Rockford the daughter of Annie Day and Leotis Sanders. She married Charles Ellis, August 30, 1986; he preceded her in death.  Ann was employed many years as a packager and retired from PCI. She was a former member of Star Light Missionary Baptist Church, where she served in the choir. Ann attended West High School.

Ann leaves to cherish many loving memoires, three sons, Micheal (Sharon) Anderson, Keith Anderson and Charles (Rebecca) Ellis; two daughters, L'Seanda "Tracy" (Ronald) Wiley and Kimarie Ellis; 14 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several godchildren; four brothers, Berlin (Betty) Sanders, John (Thelma)  Sanders, LaVertis (Carolyn) Stewart-Sanders, and Howard T. Boykin; three sisters, Ola Mae (William) Bernel, Tammy Troupe and Tina Troupe; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents; husband; sister, Mae Stewart-Lockhart; two brothers, James O. Sanders and Leo Alexander .

Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Ephesian Missionary Baptist Church 1112 Taylor St. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.