Ellen Anne Newell, daughter of the late Norma Rinabarger Northington and Dr. Floyd Northington was born on February 17, 1946, in Kirksville, Missouri and departed this life on July 31, 2022, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 76.

Mrs. Newell was a resident of Dexter. She had worked as a bookkeeper and was also a licensed nurse.

On May 27, 1983, she was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Newell in Oxnard, California. Mr. Newell preceded her in death on April 6, 2022.

She is survived by three sons, Paul Smith and wife Brenda of Brigham City, Utah, Roger Newell and wife Susan of Fresno, California and Michael Newell and wife Debbie of Apex, North Carolina; by two daughters, Kim Crockett and husband Davy of Dexter, Missouri and Cristi Newell of Ventura, California; by ten grandchildren, Brianne, April Lynn, Kayla Rose, Derek, Ethan, Roselene, Elizabeth, Ariel, Tristan and Stevie Lackey; by five great-grandchildren, Scarlett, Malachi, Chance Patrick, Harper and Justin; and by two brothers, Dr. Joseph Thompson of St. Louis, Missouri and Randy Northington of Dexter, Missouri.

No services are currently planned.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.