Loretta Clarene Ellis, 82, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Friday, January 12, 2024. She was born May 29, 1941 in Hemphill, Texas to O.A. “Babe” Clark and Hazel Boone Clark.

She attended Hemphill High School. She went on to have a long and successful management career with Conagra Foods. She moved back to Hemphill following her retirement in 2003. She enjoyed playing dominoes, poker and always loved a trip to the casino.

She is survived by her daughter, Pam Click of League City; son, Andy Ellis of Houston; grandchildren, Heather Perimon, Shonda Mason, Ariel Ellis, Austin Ellis, Christine Parker and Marc Keppner; great-grandsons, Walker Keppner and Kasey Keppner; Angela Ellis; her “best friend” Michael Perimon, and her beloved fur babies, Lexie, Maddie and Bella.

She is preceded in death by her parents, O.A. Clark and Hazel Boone Clark.

Visitation will be held from 1 PM until 2 PM, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Star Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, TX 75948.

Funeral services will begin at 2 PM, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.

Burial will follow with services at Harper Chapel Cemetery with Andy Ellis, Austin Ellis, Marc Keppner, Michael Perimon, Glenn Harper and John Merchant serving as pallbearers.