Geraldine Bass Ellis 67 of 21 Railroad Ave. Newberry SC wife of Carroll H. Ellis died Thursday April 21 2005 at her residence. Mrs. Ellis was born in Newberry a daughter of the late Ernest and Frances Davis Bass. She was a homemaker and a member of the Newberry Church of God.Mrs. Ellis is survived by husband of the home; a daughter Melodi Fran Ellis of Newberry; a son Jonathan Paul Branton of Lexington KY; a brother Steve Bass of Newberry; and three grandchildren Chelsea Frances Acs Eric Branton and Chad Branton. Funeral Services were conducted at 3:00 P.M. Sunday at the Newberry Church of God by the Rev. Daniel Nash. Interment was in the Springdale Section of Rosemont Cemetery.Visitation was from 3:00 to 4:30 P.M. Saturday at the Whitaker Funeral HomeMemorials may be made to the Newberry Church of God 2693 College St. Newberry SC 29108.Active pallbearers were will be Eric Branton Chad Branton Stacy Strickland Harold Dunaway Steve Bass and Elbert H. Gresham.Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com.Whitaker Funeral Home Newberry is assisting the family.