The following is from a member of Ellis' adoptive family:
"Ellis was the most amazing kid on the planet."
Shelia Avis was jailed for causing extensive injuries to Ellis. As a result of her actions, he was paralyzed from the neck down. Ellis was adopted at the age of 6 months. His injuries were such that he was not expected to live past 6 years old. He died 3 months before his 6th birthday.
Ellis (Avis) O'Donnell is actually buried in Woodruff Memorial Park in Peters Township, PA.
Ellis' name on the tombstone in Joseph Smith Cemetery is just in his memory.
The following is from a member of Ellis' adoptive family:
"Ellis was the most amazing kid on the planet."
Shelia Avis was jailed for causing extensive injuries to Ellis. As a result of her actions, he was paralyzed from the neck down. Ellis was adopted at the age of 6 months. His injuries were such that he was not expected to live past 6 years old. He died 3 months before his 6th birthday.
Ellis (Avis) O'Donnell is actually buried in Woodruff Memorial Park in Peters Township, PA.
Ellis' name on the tombstone in Joseph Smith Cemetery is just in his memory.
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