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Ellen V. Jennette


Sunrise: June 4, 1944

Sunset: May 3, 2021

Ellen Jennette transitioned peacefully in her home on Monday May 3 , 2021. She was welcomed into heaven by her 2nd to the eldest son Rodney K Buffaloe. She will forever be an angel to her loving husband James Jennette  whom she adored. Their hearts fit together in ways that can’t be seen. They were two souls united in perfect symmetry.

“Bae Bae” as she was affectionally called, was born as Ellen Vernell Buffaloe on June 4, 1944 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Lillie Mae Amos and Waverly Buffaloe. “Bae Bae” graduated from Booker T Washington High school where she stood out as one of the high stepping Majorettes. She loved to perform and march in parades. Ellen was a master at numerous crafts. She could redesign an entire home interior on a $10 budget. As the years went on, she would become the neighborhood safe haven for kids and anyone in need. Anytime in her presence was sure to bring on a laugh as she loved to remark funny sayings. Ellen provided child care for numerous children in her family. She often cared for the elderly and didn’t mind providing care packages of food and necessities for those in need. Ellen was a faithful member of Welcome Temple Community Church where the Reverend Gregory Chapman presides.

Preceding her in death were brother’s Leroy and Joseph Jennette, her eldest sister Hattie Amos, baby sister Donna Amos and Gale Jennette Her legacy is entrusted to her three remaining sons Derrick Buffaloe (Tiffany), Shelton “Hop” Foreman and Trent Foreman (Danielle). She also leaves her bonus children Karen Powell, Aundrell Montague, Kwhanani S. Khalipha, Hosea Braithwaite and Telwanda Braithwaite.

Pieces of her heart are left behind for her grandchildren Brea Buffaloe, Ashli Tripp, Jerrod Thomas, Derrick Buffaloe Jr (Essence), Trent Foreman Jr, Paris Foreman, Isaiah Foreman, Kenny Moore, Jaden Buffaloe, Zynelia Elliott, Caneisha Jennette, James Jennette III, Jentara Jennette, Kiara Fulton, Calissa Fulton, Aaron Fulton, Deveon Braithwaite, Daneshia Braithwaite, Danitra Braithwaite and Angel Braithwaite and 10 great grandchildren. She will be missed dearly by her siblings Juanita “Pudding” Brown (Samuel), Waverly “Bro” Amos (Myra), Barbara Ann Burke, Lillie “Bootsie” Blaney, and Donald “Roy” Amos (Shiquita). Along with her sister and brothers in law A. Barbara Whitaker, Chester (Connie) Jennette, Willie (Barbara) Jennette, Carlton nes (Dawn) Jennette, Rudy Jennette, William (Lynda) Jennette, Thomas Jennette, Mary Davis, Blanche Jennette and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Lovingly submitted, The Family

Viewing Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 120 W. Berkley Avenue Norfolk, VA 23523 Service WATCH SERVICE LIVE ONLINE Thursday, May 13, 2021 11:00am Metropolitan Funeral Service Berkley Chapel Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road Chesapeake, VA 23320 The family is following the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines for funeral attendance.

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    Teesha Sanders says

    Sorry for your loss. I’m praying for your family.

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    Ronald Ray Speight says

    It’s with a saddened heart l leave my condolences to the family of Bae-Bae who will always be a part of Berkeley family forever.

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    Leslie Burfoot-Jefferson says

    Sorry for your loss, prayers and condolences to your family. May the Lord provide you peace.

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    William and Lynda Jennette says

    May 12. 2021

    We share in the lost of your beloved wife and our sister-in-law. May God comfort you and ease the pain of your loss.

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    Lillian says

    I was so sorry to hear of your loss Derrick. May God continue to console you and the rest of your family. May you find comfort in knowing GOD only takes the BEST

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    Michelle Harvey says

    I am so sorry to hear of Mrs Bae Bae passing. Mr James you n the family are in my thoughts n prayers.

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    Coleen Norman says

    My condolences to you all. Praying for strength and comfort during this difficult time of transition.

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