On May 15, 2019, God granted our mother grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend Ella Mae Williams her eternal rest. Ella was born September 9, 1946 in Princess Anne County to the late Lucille Williams and Rufus Thorpe, Sr. Ella began her career in hospitality in March 1962. She was promoted to executive housekeepers in 2005. Ella took great pride in her work. Anyone who ever met Ella would tell you she was a fashionista who loved her family & playing bingo. She was affectionately known as “Grandma to the neighborhood. On May 8, 2016 Ella gave her life to the Lord and became a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. She was an active member until her health prevented her from attending.
She was predeceased by her brothers, Michael Thorpe & Rufus Thorpe, Jr.; her beloved grandson, Deon Thorpe and granddaughter, Sharika Thorpe. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Lesley Thorpe (Thalia), Sherry Garrett (Alfred), Tonya McLaughlin (Melvin) all of Norfolk. VA; her siblings, Shirley Hargrow (Thomas), Lorraine Joyner, Lillie Hinton, Bruce Thorpe (Helena), Randy Thorpe, Gwen Thorpe, Lorenzo Thorpe (Sharon) all of Virginia Beach, VA, Darlene Thorpe of Portsmouth, VA and Carl Thorpe (Mildred); 14 grandchildren, Markie Townsend, Mark Murphy, LaToyia Murphy, Melvin Caldwell, Samantha Tindal, LaKesha Caldwell, Devonte Murphy, Ashley Whitehurst, Jannell Johnson, Taneisha Burton, Daria Burton and Finese Williams who also served as her caregiver; 15 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Ella will be missed by all.
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Virginia S Jones says
May 18, 2019 at 6:21 amMay you RIP Ella Mae. Your suffering is over. Your work, here on earth, is done. My sincere condolences to the Family. Virginia S. Jones and Family
Tonya McLaughlin says
May 18, 2019 at 2:43 pmMommy you are my guardian angel. Please continue to watch over me. I’m going to miss you so much. I love you wholeheartedly. Your daughter Tonya
Bobby L Perry says
May 19, 2019 at 8:10 pmR.I.P. Cuz, It’s been a long since we’ve talked last, but all of my people are a very loving part of me!!
Andrietta W. says
May 21, 2019 at 3:47 pmSincere condolences to the family of Ella Mae. With Love from Barbara Jean, Andrietta, Viva, and Owenee
Valerie Jackson-Olds says
May 21, 2019 at 4:13 pmRest in Paradise, Ms. Ella Mae. You’ll be missed by many. Condolences to the family. God Bless!
Lin says
May 26, 2019 at 5:34 amI am truly sorry for your loss, what really comforted me in my time of loss is the scripture@ Revelation 21:3&4 . Which gives us the wonderful promise of God wiping out every tear from our eyes and death being no more. I hope this promise from Jehovah will truly bring your family much comfort at this time.