Ella Marie Govreau

Ella Marie Govreau, 87, of Farmington, Missouri, passed away on March 8, 2026, at her home.

Born on April 29, 1938, in Ironton to Gilbert and Anna Marie (Silvey) Hartwick, Ella shared 71 years of marriage with her devoted husband, Melvin “Joe” Govreau. She is survived by her daughters, Vickie Sue Baumgartner of Farmington and Darlene (Larry) Furry of Farmington, along with several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her sister, Nellie Carrow of Piedmont; her sister-in-law, Margie Ewing of Chesterfield; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to her parents, Ella was preceded in death by her children, JoAnn Govreau and Melvin Govreau Jr.; her grandson, Jason Furry; her great-grandson, Dusty Howlett; her siblings, Edward “Bud” Hartwick, Gilbert “Nooner” Hartwick Jr., Elsie Louise Barnes, Helen Irene Hartwick, and Ruthie (the late Floyd) Bucholtz; and her brother-in-law, Carl Carrow.

For many years Ella worked as a nurse in area nursing homes. A former member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, she found joy in flower gardening, canning, fishing, sewing, and crocheting. She cherished family trips to Florida and was affectionately known as the “queen of thrift shopping,” always eager to explore yard sales and flea markets. She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.