Ellen Gearheart, age 91, of McArthur, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Signature Health Care in Chillicothe, Ohio.  She was born August 21, 1932 in Magoffin County, Kentucky to the late Steve and Luannie (Shepherd) Bailey.  Ellen was a homemaker and housewife who in her earlier years enjoyed quilting, helping take care of the family farm, raising a big garden, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was a member of the McArthur Free Will Baptist Church.  Ellen is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Homer Mullins of McArthur; grandchildren, James Mullins (Erica) of Jackson, Andrew Mullins of McArthur, and Leisha Mullins (Jason Shipman) of McArthur; great-grandchildren, Kira Walls (Zach) of Jackson, Kelson Mullins (Emily Scott) of Jackson, Karson Mullins of Jackson, and Blake Shipman of McArthur; great-great-granddaughter, Gracelynn Mullins; sister, Yvonne Hale of Hope, Kentucky; special family friend, Dennis LeMay; as well as several nieces and nephews.  Besides her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Emmitt Gearheart; daughter, Marsha Gearheart; brothers, Ishmall Bailey, Bertle Bailey, Owen Bailey, Clarence Bailey, and Linzie Bailey; and sisters, Versie Shepherd, Ina Bailey, Gladys Coffey, Oma Bailey, and Elsie Howard.  Funeral service will be Saturday, March 30th, at 1 p.m. at the McArthur Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Griffith, Jr. officiating.  Calling hours will be 1 hour prior to the funeral service from 12 to 1 p.m.  Burial will be in the Elk Cemetery in McArthur.  Arrangements are under the direction of the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston.  Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com.