ROCKY MOUNT-Lena Bradshaw Ellis, 87 went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Sunday, May 30, 2010. She was born in Sampson County February 19, 1923 to the late Edgar and Viola King Bradshaw. Mrs. Ellis was a retired manager of Zip Mart and a loyal member of Falls Road Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Battle Ellis, son in law, Buddy Moore and four brothers, Thurman, Harvey, Roy and Carlton Bradshaw.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of the Golden Living Center, Tarboro, NC.
She is survived by daughters, Phyllis Moore of Rocky Mount, Sheila Trevathan and husband Wayne of Tarboro, Joan Wall and Jerry Williams of Nashville; son Keith Ellis and wife Jessica of Rocky Mount; seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Lena B. Ellis will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Chapel with Pastor Terry Brooks officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 pm Tuesday at the funeral home and other times at the home of Phyllis Moore.
Flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made to Sisterhood of Hope, c/o Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 S. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
You may share your memories and condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerandwoodlief.com.
Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 6/1, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 6/2, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.