Ella Mildred Bird

Ella M. Bird, 94, resident of Cape Girardeau died April 23, 2012 at Monticello House in Jackson. She was born August 10, 1917 in Keaton, TN to the late Walter and Florence Johns.

She was a member of Greater Dimension Ministry in Cape Girardeau where she served as Church Mother for over 47 years. She was also president of the Prayer and Bible Band and an active missionary until her later years.

She was united in Holy Matrimony to Everett Bird who also precedes her in death.
She is also preceded in death by one son, Marblin Bird.

She is survived by four sons, Evitt Bird of Houston, TX, Dr. William Bird, Sr., Earnest Bird and Benjamin Bird of Cape Girardeau, three daughters, Luella Ayers of Jackson, Shirley Nelson of Cape Girardeau and Rose Holley of Alexandria, VA, 28, grandchildren, 58 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Friends may call Friday, April 27, 2012 from 11:00 A. M. until the funeral hour of 1:00 P. M. at Greater Dimension Ministry located at 723 Hackberry with Pastor Calvin Bird officiating. Interment will follow in Fairmount Cemetery in Cape Girardeau with Williams Funeral Home of Charleston in charge of arrangements.