Melissa L. (Ellis) Tolliver, 34, a resident of Pendleton passed away Saturday March, 10, 2012, in Dublin, California. She was born August 17, 1977, in Indianapolis, to the late Richard E. Ellis and Beatrice (Pulliam) Pyland.

She is survived by her mother of Indianapolis; husband, Shannon J. Tolliver of Dublin, Calif; daughter, Jazlyn J. Tolliver of Pendleton; brothers, Richard B. Ellis of Indianapolis, Michael T. Ellis of Indianapolis, Paul D. Ellis of Indianapolis; sisters, Teresa Wright of Indianapolis, Michelle McCaslin of Camby, Jennifer Ellis of Indianapolis; step-mother, Penny Miguel of Indianapolis; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gary and Doris Eastes, Sr. of Pendleton and father-in-law, John H. Tolliver of Anderson.

She was preceded in death by her father; brother, Larry E. Ellis and sister, Myndee L. Scandy.

Friends called from 2 until 6 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2012, at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel, Greenfield. Graveside service were 1 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2012, at Park Cemetery, Greenfield. Friends called one hour before the graveside service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd, Ste. 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256

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