Secelia May Ellsworth, the daughter of Benjamin & Marian Williams, was born July 12, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and passed away February 13, 2017, at her home in Litchfield Park, AZ at the age of 68.
Her service time was cut short as a humanitarian missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bangkok, Thailand, when she was diagnosed with cancer. She will be sorely missed by many all over the world having served and traveled to over 20 countries. Secelia had an ability to make people she met feel loved by her, regardless of who they were or what their story.
She is survived by her husband Dr. Mehrl K Ellsworth, her children and their spouses: Sara and Lowell Griffin, Kyle and Elise Ellsworth, Chris Ellsworth, Anna and Daniel Ensign, Jr., Benjamin and Anisha Ellsworth, Mary and Daniel Merrill, and Seth and Valerie Ellsworth; and 21 grandchildren plus one on the way.
Funeral services and visitation were held Saturday, February 18th at 3pm. at the LDS Church in Litchfield Park, AZ.
Interment will be Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. in the Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery in Idaho Falls, ID. Burial is under the direction of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. A gathering for family and friends will follow at 4:00 p.m. in Lewisville, Idaho. Please call 623-256-4423 for details. Cards & Condolences may be sent to: 620 East Palm Street, LP AZ 85340, mehrlellsworth48@gmail.com