Banate Ellis Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 8, 2025, at the age of 90, Banate Ellis of Roanoke, 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 spouses, Edward (Ed) and Ellis; her parents, Elias Moujaes and Hannah Moujaes; and her siblings, Talka Yousseph, Rose Tanios, Mary Azar (Eid), Frangieh Azar (Jris) and Marguerite Murray (Ferris).
She is survived by: her son Pierre (Tammy); her grandchildren, Charles Aesy III, Alexis Ellis, Victoria Aesy and Christina Ellis; and her brother Shahid Moujaes (Marie). She is also survived by nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Simpson Funeral Home (5160 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019). A prayer will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church (4730 Cove Rd, Roanoke, VA 24017). A burial will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 from 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM at the St. Andrews Cemetery (3601 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke, VA 24019).
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial donations be made to the building fund at St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church, 4730 Cove Road, Roanoke, VA 24017. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at http://www.simpsonfuneral.com.
