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Merle Sue Ellis


Sunrise: January 23, 1936

Sunset: December 18, 2019

Merle Sue Ellis, 83, departed the earthly world for her eternal home on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019. She was born on January 23rd, 1936 to the late Robert Britt and the late Dora Wright. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ellis, one brother, Robert Wright and one sister, Connie Lee Owens. Merle was a native of Portsmouth, VA. 

She was employed by the National Linen Company where she worked for a number of years. Merle was very loving, kind, and was also like an angel to the family. She enjoyed cooking and would feed anyone who was hungry, she loved her family and some good quartet singing. 

Merle is survived by her devoted nieces, Pearlie Holmes, Margaret Miller, Marion Barnes, Charlene Jordan (Terrell); her nephews, Ronald Wright (Tracy), Donnell Wright, Michael Little; along with a host of great nieces, great nephews, family and friends. 

Viewing Saturday, December 28, 2019 Metropolitan Funeral Service 5605 Portsmouth Boulevard Portsmouth, VA 23701 Service WATCH SERVICE LIVE ONLINE Saturday, December 28, 2019 1:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service Portsmouth Chapel Interment Olive Branch Cemetery Cpl J M Williams Avenue Portsmouth, VA 23701

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    Elder Robert Stephenson Jr. says

    May Heaven be upon the family. The Lord will wipe all tears away, until then let us lean an hold onto God’s everlasting arms.

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