Belle Thomas Ellis, 95, of Marion, died Monday, August 19, 2013 at Rose Hill Retirement Center. Born on February 24, 1918 in Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Thomas and Sally Young.
Mrs. Ellis was a member of Redeemed Free Will Baptist Church in Marion. She had a passion for sewing; making dolls and quilts.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Ellis; daughter, Sally Linda Broome; and 12 brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her three grandchildren, Johnny M. Broome and his wife, Kathy, Rebecca Franklin and Betty Walker; four great-grandchildren, Megan, Jonthon, Morgan and James; and five great-great grandchildren.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Redeemed Free Will Baptist Church with the Reverend Jerry McClain officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Pass Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening, August 21, 2013 at Kirksey Funeral Home in Marion.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of McDowell County, 575 Airport Rd., Marion, NC 28752.
On-line condolences may be made to the family at www.kirkseyfhmarion.com.
The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Kirksey Funeral Home in Marion.
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