Marguerite Catherine Taylor Ellis, 94 passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Grayson, GA on July 19. She was born to Lawrence E and Marguerite F. Taylor on June 8, 1927 in Baltimore, Md. She is preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin C. Ellis, Jr. She is survived by her five sons, Benjamin C. Ellis III (Mary) of Berlin, Md., William C. Ellis (Selene) Snellville, Ga., Michael A. Ellis (Linda) of Jefferson, Ga., Robert L. Ellis of Grayson, Ga., David P. Ellis (Shelley) of Jefferson, Ga. Peg is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was affectionately known as Grandma Great by some and GGM by others.
In 1970 her husband Ben was transferred from Baltimore to Atlanta employed by Western Electric. They settled in Snellville and became founding members of St. Oliver Plunkett Catholic Church. She was a devout Catholic volunteering whenever needed. She and Ben were members of the Jolly Ollies senior group. She was an avid painter, baker and fun loving grandmother. We celebrate her long and wonderful life.
Visitation will be at Eternal Hills Funeral Home Thursday, July 22 from 5-7pm, 3954 Stone Mountain Hwy., Snellville, Ga. 30039
Funeral Mass at St. Oliver Plunkett, Friday, July 23 at 10am, 3200 Brooks Dr. Snellville, Ga. 30078
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Georgia.
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