Ellen Estelle Eason Green

ROCKY MOUNT – Ellen Estelle Eason Green, age 88, was ushered into her eternal home on Saturday, August 24, 2024, surrounded by members of her loving family. Born in Lunenburg County, VA on February 12, 1936, she was the daughter of the late John Stephen Eason, Sr. and Prudy Magnolia Peace Eason. She was also preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Cleveland L. Keeter and William M. Blount, Jr.; her brothers, John Stephen Eason, Jr. and William Taft Eason; and her sister, Esther Mae Eason. A woman of great faith, Ellen was a member of Sunset Avenue Baptist Church. She always enjoyed cooking and being in the company of friends and family, all whom she loved dearly. Ellen retired as an Administrator with the Department of Social Services in Halifax County after over 25 years. In her spare time, she actively volunteered to help others with their yearly taxes and found joy in reading to those who were blind. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend to many, Ellen will be deeply missed and never forgotten. Ellen is survived by her husband, Francis Green; her sons, Donald "Donnie" Keeter (Angela) and Robert "Bobby" Keeter (Barbara); her step children, John Blount (Cindy), Eric Green and Cynthia Green; her grandchildren, Keisha (Chris), Stephanie (Paul), Shannon (Andres), Tresa (Tim), Linda, Michelle (Steve), Shawn (Mark), Aimee (George), Scott (Sonny), and Cary; her great-grandchildren, Brittany (Jeff), Violet, Liam, Michael, Harley, Alyssa, Christina, Sarah, Madisyn (Braxton), Hayden, Amanda, Layla, Dakota, William, and Blake; her great great-grandchildren, Anastasia, Mikhail, Aubrey, Adi, and Aidan; her sisters, Mary Alice Maier, Ann Hayes, Julia Farmer-Lindsey (Monroe), Brenda Brewer (Peaches), and Leona Pridgen; her brother, Earnest Lynwood Eason (Sharon); her sisters-in-law, Gladys Wells and Theresa Eason; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dearest friends. A Funeral Service to celebrate Ellen’s life will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Rev. Dr. Robin Fisher officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Flowers are welcome and/or donations may be made in Ellen’s name to a charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.