Carol “Susie” Holland Ellis, 79 of Ft. Madison, Iowa passed away at 10:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Birkwood Village in Fort Madison.
Carol was born on December 5, 1945 in Ft. Madison, Iowa the daughter of the late Parvin Holland and Alice “Gen” Prather Egley.
Carol was a 1963 graduate of Fort Madison High School. She was a dedicated employee of DuPont in Ft. Madison and retired after a long career. She most enjoyed taking in the views of the Mississippi River, including walks with her dogs and her family. She was an avid photographer, writer, and scrap booker. She had great love for the Ft. Madison community and supported local businesses whenever possible.
Survivors include her son John (Jane) Gram; her grandchildren Jessica Smith, Sophie Gram, and Sydney Gram; and her great granddaughter Daycee Smith. She is also survived by her two sisters Patti (Bob) Boyd, Paula (Dave) Kropp; brother Mike (Belinda) Holland and several nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Along with her parents, Carol was also preceded in death by her daughter Lisa Gram McKinnie; and brothers Ted Holland and Bob Holland.
Her body has been entrusted to Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
A Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2025 at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
A memorial has been established in her memory for PAWS Animal Shelter.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.