She was born January 8, 1921, at Reedy, WV, a daughter of the late Charles and Anna Newhart Polin. She had worked as a nurse's aide at Spencer Hospital and Roane General Hospital. She was a former co-owner and operator of Ellison's Grocery. She attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Reedy.

Survivors include one daughter, Shirlene Fluharty of Liverpool; one son, Harry Lee Ellison of Reedy; one sister, Susie Cottle of Spencer; two brothers, Russell Polin of Liverpool and Joe Polin of Millersburg, OH; seven grandsons and 20 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Clifford Ellison; one son, William Everett Ellison; and one brother, Tom Polin.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 21 at 11 a.m. at the Ellison Cemetery, Liverpool, with Pastor John Ellison officiating. There will be no visitation.