Ella Mae Caudill, age 90, Xenia, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. Ella was born in Paintsville, Kentucky, on December 12, 1935, the daughter of Jesse and Sola (Blanton) Tackett.

Ella was preceded in death by her husband: Lowell Caudill; and brother: Otto Tackett.

She is survived by her 7 children: Leon (Glenda) Caudill of Xenia; Rick (Julie) Caudill of Xenia; Wanda (Dave) Brown of Xenia; Debbie (Steve) Musselman of Xenia; Donna (Tim) Fallis of Wilmington; Gordy (Ruth) Caudill of Xenia and Gary (Susan) Caudill of Xenia; 19 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren; siblings: Neva Caudill, Bennie Tackett, Betty Hines, Chester Tackett & Ruth Ann Blair; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Ella enjoyed gardening, especially tending to her flowers. She was the epitome of a homemaker, taking great pride in keeping a pristine home and bringing loved ones together through family gatherings. She loved cooking and creating a warm, welcoming environment for those around her. Above all, she loved the Lord and was a good Christian mother, instilling her love of the Lord in her family. She often said, "going to church was a little bit of Heaven on Earth." Her family was her greatest blessing and she did everything around them.

Ella attended Lighthouse Baptist Church, where services will be held 11:30 AM Monday. Visitation will begin Monday at 10:30 AM at the church. She will be buried with her husband at Woodland Cemetery, Xenia.