Viewing will be Monday October 26, 2026 from 4 to 6pm at Terpening and Son Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Tuesday October 27, 2026 at 1:30pm at Woodbine Cemetery, Artesia, New Mexico.

Helen Ellis known by all as Jean was born December 3,1931 to Clarence O. Miller and Adell Rhodes Miller in Breckenridge, Texas. She passed on October 21, 2026.

On February 20, 1948 she was married to the love of her life, Johnny W. Ellis. They had 72 years of loving each and together raising a family. Jean loved the Lord, her family and friends, and will be deeply missed by all.

Jean loved hosting parties and family gatherings. She will be remembered for her wonderful cooking and beautiful table setting. Known to be a "talker", she met people easily and loved telling stories about her life and family. Digging deep into family genealogy was one of her favorite pass times as she uncovered many interesting facts and documents about the family. Loving to travel, she and Johnny spent many happy days in their motor home seeing the sites with friends and family.

Proceeding her in death is her husband Johnny Ellis, parents C O and Adell Miller and grandson Frank Barnett Ellis.

Remembering and celebrating her life are son Johnny Ellis and wife Joy, daughter Norma Jean Cunningham and husband David. Grandchildren Kimberly Trammell, Wade Ellis and wife Toma, Casey Graham and husband Stuart, Diana Christensen and husband Daniel. Great grandchildren Carley Trammell (Oliver), Kyle Trammell (Selena), Brent Trammell, Michelle Wineberg (Colton), Josh Christensen, Lance Ellis, Danielle Espinoza, Taylor Little (Kayden) and Tyler Graham. Great-great grandchildren Cameron Wineberg, McKinna Wineberg, Gracie Wineberg, Bexlee Wineberg and two more still in the oven. Sister Barbara Boehner, many nieces and nephews, and beloved friends Faye Varner and Joyce Crosson. Jean loved them all dearly and was a wonderful influence in their lives. She was cherished and will forever hold a special place in their hearts.