Ellen Todd, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 20, 2026, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was born February 28, 1941, to the late Stella Bourland Goodson. She was a member of East Fulton Baptist Church, where she faithfully played the organ for many years. Ellen worked at Barber’s Pure Milk Company for 46 years before retiring. In addition to her love of playing the organ, she also enjoyed playing the piano. Above all, her greatest joy came from spending time with her family.
Funeral services will be at 4:00 pm Thursday May 21, 2026, at Senter Funeral Home with Bro. Dewitt Bain, and Bro. Danny Oswalt officiating with musical selections by Bro. Scott Witcher. Burial will be in Tupelo Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Thursday at Senter Funeral Home.
Senter Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.
She is survived by her daughter, Deanna (Russ) Harrington of Tupelo; son, Kevin (Selena) Nolan of Fulton; step sons, Mark (Martha) Todd of Northampton, PA, and Mike (Cathy) Todd of Fulton; grandchildren, Lori, Eric, Kim, Amanda, Laura, Ben, Sam, Katlin, and Jaxon, and a host of great-grandchildren; sisters, Nancy (James) Bruce of Sherman, and Maggie (Richard) Davis of Fulton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Benny Nolan; second husband, Billy Todd; mother, Stella Goodson, and her brother, Bill Goodson.
