POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Essie B. Dudley, 69, of Poplar Bluff, departed this life on June 19, 2019 at her home. She was born on October 18, 1949 in Charleston, Mo. to Eddie Andrew Ellis, Sr. and Arie Lee Ellis.
She is survived by two siblings, Eddie S. Ellis Jr. and Pauline Hardin; seven children, sons, Kevin Ellis and James Dudley Jr.; daughters, Arie Anderson, Rose Marie Johnson, Norma Jean Dudley, Katina Dudley and Rhonda Dudley; 26 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren and a host of cousins, nephews and nieces.
Essie was a Certified Nurses Aid (CNA) and spent most of her life caring for residents in Nursing Homes throughout Poplar Bluff.. Her co-workers and peers spoke very highly of her compassionate and caring heart in providing necessary services to all of her patients.
Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 25 at Mt. Calvary Powerhouse Church, 1875 Speedway Drive Poplar Bluff with the funeral following at noon. Burial will be in the City Cemetery.
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