Patsy Alice "Pat" Ellis, 72, of Chesapeake Beach, MD died on October 30, 2015 at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, MD, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 16, 1943 in Washington, D.C, she was the daughter of the late John William Huffer and Annie Catherine Johnson. She was raised by the late Charles W. Ellis and Edith Irene Fennel Ellis.

Pat married her beloved husband, Brian Lester Ellis on September 19, 1980 in Prince George's County. Together they celebrated over 22 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in November 2002.

She was employed by various grocery stores, including Giant and Grand Union, until her retirement. She enjoyed traveling and most recently took a trip with two of her friends across the United States. She also enjoyed playing BINGO and playing the slot machines. She was an avid football fan, always cheering on the Baltimore Ravens. She was kind hearted, had a witty sense of humor and enjoyed being with people. Her greatest love was spending time with her family, enjoying dinners, vacations and shopping for and with them.

Pat is survived by her brothers, Donald Huffer, Mike Huffer, and Bobby Huffer; her step-son, David Brian Ellis of Mooresville, NC, her sister-in-law's, Judith Rosemary Rubcich of Hollywood, MD and Diane Leslie Longo (Joseph) of LaPlata, MD; her brother-in-law, William Clayton Ellis, (Lynn) of Baden, MD; her grandchildren, Hannah Lindsay Ellis and Cameron David Ellis of Mooresville, NC; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her brother, Billy Huffer and brother-in-law, Charles Edwin Ellis.

A Graveside Service will be celebrated by Reverend Joe Orlando on Monday, November 9, 2015 at 10:15 a.m., at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.