Brenda L. Ellison was born in Jackson, MS to Willis Bolden and Arletha Harrison. The family later moved to Chicago, where Brenda was raised and eventually met her husband, Clark Ellison through mutual friends.
Brenda’s love of God led her become a minister, a career and passion she held for 24 years at Amazing Grace Outreach Ministries. Some of her interests included music, reading, shopping and of course, preaching.
Brenda is survived by her husband, Clark Ellison; siblings, Linda Evans and Letha Grier; children: Louis Harrison, LaTasha Harrison Alberts, April Nixon, Clark Ellison Jr., Tiffany Youmans, Porsha Mitchell, Alex Ellison, Corey Ellison and Jared Ellison; as well as 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00pm on Thurs. Apr. 4th at Lincoln Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 11801 SE. Mt. Scott Blvd., Portland, with a visitation starting at 10:00am.
Brenda was a cherished wife, devoted mother, and beacon of love. With boundless energy and unwavering faith, she illuminated the lives of all who knew her. Her passionate devotion to Christ inspired countless souls to walk the path of love and compassion. Though she may be physically absent, her spirit of kindness and grace will forever reside in our hearts. She leaves behind a legacy of love that will continue to guide and uplift us.
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