Mary Ellen Pardue

Mary “Ellen” Pardue, 84, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on March 15, 2026. Born on December 9, 1941, in Springhill, Arkansas, Ellen spent most of her life in Texarkana, where she quietly devoted herself to her family and her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Pardue; three brothers, Howard “Buddy” Stevenson, Wade Stevenson, and Lynn Stevenson; and two sisters, Sybil Yates and Verna Williams.

Ellen is survived by her four children: Teresa Harris of Texarkana, Arkansas, widow of the late Rex Harris; Michelle Russell of Scott, Arkansas; Greg Pardue (Stacy) of Texarkana, Arkansas; and Jon Pardue (Lori) of Texarkana, Arkansas. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren: Rex Lee Harris II (Amy), Max Harris, Jason Carter, Tiffany Carter, Brian Pardue, William Pardue, Kristopher Pardue, Kaylee Thacker, Jessie Henderson (Jordan), Jon Michael Pardue (Destiny), Michael Morton (Monica), and Mark Morton (Ashlee); 18 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces, nephews, and friends; one cousin, Bobbie Brodnax; and a special friend, Carol Patton.