Hazel M. Ellis, 98 years old of Monroeville, Indiana and formerly of Decatur, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at Adams Heritage in Monroeville. She was born on Sunday, December 19, 1915 in Paradise, Kentucky the daughter of the late Oscar F. Buchanan and the late Belva R. (McCormick) Buchanan. She married Glenn L. Ellis on February 19, 1938 and he preceded her in death on March 11, 1987. Hazel was a homemaker and was the owner of Hazel's Ceramics Cellar. She was a former member of the Paradise Baptist Church in Kentucky. Surviving are her daughter, Connie J. Bailey of Decatur; daughter-in-law, Vickie Ellis of Decatur; son-in-law, James Ousley of Woodlands, TX; daughter-in-law, RuthAnn Ellis of Fort Wayne; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and four great great-grandchildren. Preceding Hazel in death were two sons, Barry and Ronald Ellis;a daughter, Susan Ousley; and a grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 21, 2014 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Aguilar officiating. Interment will follow in the Decatur Cemetery. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, December 21 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. Preferred memorials are to the American Red Cross, Women of the Moose, or the donor's choice.