Gertrude E. Ennis 97 of Champaign died at 3:10 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2011 at home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church, Champaign; the Rev. Tom Corum will officiate. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Ennis was born on February 23, 1914 in Yale, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Nellie Olive Mills Parker, she married M. John Ennis on August 16, 1936 in Crawfordsville, Indiana, and he died on July 13, 2002.

Survivors include two sons; John (Charlotte) Ennis of Champaign, Tom (Edna) Ennis of Urbana, one daughter; Julie (Rich) Dietrich of Champaign, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.

Mrs. Ennis was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Champaign where she also was a member of the women's group.

She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, gardening and enjoying her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be offered at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com.