Margaret Ellen Ellis, 75, owner of a Fruit and Vegetable Stand, died Thursday, December 2, 2021 at her residence in Columbia. Private family graveside services were held at Pleasant Mount Cemetery. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors assisted the family arrangements and condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. Born March 18, 1945 in Maury County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edward Ellis and the late Janie Harville Ellis. Ms. Ellis was a hard worker, a farmer and had worked in restaurants. Survivors include her children, Morris Wayne McNeese, Malcomb Thomas McNeese, Jeri Faye McNeese, Tommy Hay, Jr; brothers, Thomas E. Ellis, Jr., Billy Jim Ellis; sister, Darlene Floyd; several grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.