Eloise (Ellie) Simpson Powell

Ellie was a near life-long resident of West Palm Beach, Florida. She grew up in Clendenin, West Virginia, and performed with her family on stage at the “Grand Ole Opry" as a young girl. Ellie settled in the West Palm Beach area in 1947. She worked various jobs before marrying Bob Simpson Jr., who along with Norm Gregersen, established Palm Beach Motor Cars. She later obtained both her Realtor’s License and RE Broker’s License and opened her own office in Lake Worth, FL. Some time after Mr. Simpson’s passing in 1997, Ellie met and married James Lamar Powell.

Ellie was predeceased by her parents: W. B. (Bill) Gandee & Grace Ferrell Gandee. She was survived by her husband, James Lamar Powell, Sons: Paul Simpson and wife Sandee, David Simpson and wife Tammy, Mark Simpson and wife Lisa, Stepsons: Robert Simpson and wife Denice, Mike Powell and wife Judy, Patrick Powell and wife Sarah, and Chris Powell. She was also blessed to be “Mamaw" to 12 grandchildren (and countless friends’ children) as well as 10 great grandchildren!

Services for Ellie will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 2:00pm at QUATTLEBAUM FUNERAL, CREMATION & EVENT CENTER, 5411 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL with Pastor Jonathan Bonar of Christ Fellowship officiating. There will be a private interment service for the family at a later date.