Melba Eakes Ellis Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 7, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Melba Eakes Ellis of Bahama, North Carolina. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melba Eakes Ellis to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Edward Thomas Eakes and Daisy Mae Oakley Eakes; and her siblings, George Thomas Eakes, Charlie Eakes, Edward Preston Eakes (Duck), Mahalia Lou Crabtree and Mary Alice Castle.

She is survived by : her daughter Norma Jean Ellis; her grandchildren, Tiffany Ellis-Gentry, Ashley La'Shelle Guzman, Kevin Lee Kimbrough Jr. and Tyler Scott Kimbrough; and her sisters, Bettie Polson, Rachel Blackwell (Larry) and Connie Rose Currin. She is also survived by 4 great-granddaughters; 5 great-grandsons and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made to Mt. Harmony Baptist Church: 1655 Mt Harmony Church Rd, Rougemont, NC 27572.