Vanessa W. Ellis Obituary

Name: Celebration of life
Start: 2023-03-24T15:00:00
End: 2023-03-24T15:00:00
Location: Celestial Baptist Church

We are sad to announce that on March 19, 2023, at the age of 68, Vanessa W. Ellis (Portsmouth, Virginia) passed away. 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, Austin Wolfrey and Mary Wolfrey; and also Brian Wolfrey (Chinita). She is survived by: her children, Nakia Knox (Mansa) and Robert Ellis; her grandsons, Elijah and Myles; her pet Oscar; and her siblings, Marilyn Bowser-Richardson (Bernard), Fannie Wiggins Doraine (Reginald), Janice Baker (Ray), Rev John Wolfrey (Lernette), Austin Wolfrey (Loraine), Reginald Wolfrey (Kathy), Helen Wolfrey and Mrya Blow Connie (Larry).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Corprew Funeral Home

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Celestial Baptist Church
1439 Mt Vernon Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707

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