Margie Marley Ellis Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Margie Marley Ellis of Wilkesboro, North Carolina, who passed away on July 19, 2022 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Grover Cleveland and Laura Jane Hamby Marley; her son Charles L. Ellis, Jr.; and her son-in-law Robert Shepherd (C. Lester Ellis, Sr.). She is survived by : her daughters, Brenda Shepherd, Marquita Hamby (Doug) of North Wilkesboro and Renee Simmons (Brad) of Mint Hill; her grandchildren, Neil Shepherd (Leigh), Monica Shepherd (David Culler), Christy Dowell (David Fruitt), Laura Shepherd (Jo), Summer Carter (Jason), Amber Garwood (Jason), Danielle Banister (Brandon), Darrall Simmons (Jackie) and Andrea Henderson (Tommy); her niece Jean Pluer; her nephew Travis Marley; and her friend Hilda Holbrook. She is also survived by 17 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, PO Box 37920, Boone, IA 50037.
