Mildred Annette Tellor (nee Ellet), 89, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.

She is survived by her children, Rodger Tellor, Lisa Tellor-Kelley, son in law, Jeff Kelley Sr., her sister, Martha York, and her Grandson, Jeffery J. (Mariah) Kelley Jr.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Heurshel L. Tellor, her daughters, Deborah Williams (Tellor) and Robin Tellor.

Mildred was born on September 21, 1931, in Grand Tower, Illinois, to Evert and Ethel Ellet. She graduated from Grand Tower High School in 1950.

She married the love of her life, Heurshel L. Tellor, in Piggott, Arkansas, on May 1, 1950. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Madison County Association for Retarded Citizens. She found joy while swimming and lunching with girlfriends, but above all else, she loved being at home with her family.  While attending college at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 1973, she cataloged Southern Illinois Folklore with Dr. John Odani. She was also considered the best "Grams" in the world. The majority of her life was devoted to her special needs daughter, Robin.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial donations be made to the William BeDell CDS Program, 400 S Main St., Wood River, IL 62095.

Funeral services are being held Friday, November 13, 2020, under the direction of Sunset Hill Cemetery and Funeral Home located at 50 Fountain Drive, Glen Carbon, IL 62034. Visitation is from 11 am-1 pm with a burial immediately following.