Bobbie Ellis Obituary Bobbie Ellis September 30, 1942 - December 15, 2019 Ivor - Barbara Pierce "Bobbie" Ellis, 77, passed away December 15, 2019 in Parsons Residential Care Center in Chesapeake. Born in Suffolk, Bobbie was a daughter of the late George Lilton and Ella Mae Munford Pierce. She was a 1961 graduate of Windsor High School and a school bus driver for Southampton County Public Schools for over 30 years. Bobbie was a member of Maranatha Bible Church in Windsor. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 58 years D. Wayne Ellis; daughter Janet Ellis Carpenter (Ronnie) of Midland; son Douglas Wayne Ellis, Jr. (Beverly) of Ivor; three sisters Betty Modlin of Franklin, Nancy Howell (RA) of Windsor, and Pat Hairston (Chip) of Roanoke; one brother Donnie "Buddy" Pierce (Marcia) of Windsor and three grandchildren Coley Carpenter and Meaghan and Hunter Ellis; and a sister-in-law Brenda Bradshaw of Sedley, along with many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in Wright Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer s Association, 6350 Center Drive, Suite 102, Norfolk, VA 23502. Published by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Dec. 17, 2019. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Bobbie-Ellis 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/bobbie-ellis-obituary?pid194738263 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/barbara-pierce-ellis-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Narrative Summary of the Obituary Barbara Pierce "Bobbie" Ellis, 77, passed away on 15 December 2019. A native of Suffolk, she was a dedicated school bus driver and a member of Maranatha Bible Church. Bobbie is survived by her husband, children, siblings, and grandchildren, who cherished her memory. # Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service for Barbara Pierce "Bobbie" Ellis was held on 18 December 2019. The family received friends prior to the service. Memorial donations were suggested to the Alzheimer's Association. Burial details are not specified. # The Edited Obituary **Bobbie Ellis** 30 September 1942 - 15 December 2019 Ivor - Barbara Pierce "Bobbie" Ellis, 77, passed away 15 December 2019 in Parsons Residential Care Center in Chesapeake. Born in Suffolk, Bobbie was a daughter of the late George Lilton and Ella Mae Munford Pierce. She was a 1961 graduate of Windsor High School and a school bus driver for Southampton County Public Schools for over 30 years. Bobbie was a member of Maranatha Bible Church in Windsor. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 58 years, D. Wayne Ellis; daughter Janet Ellis Carpenter (Ronnie) of Midland; son Douglas Wayne Ellis, Jr. (Beverly) of Ivor; three sisters, Betty Modlin of Franklin, Nancy Howell (RA) of Windsor, and Pat Hairston (Chip) of Roanoke; one brother, Donnie "Buddy" Pierce (Marcia) of Windsor; and three grandchildren, Coley Carpenter and Meaghan and Hunter Ellis; and a sister-in-law, Brenda Bradshaw of Sedley, along with many nieces and nephews. Published by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin on 17 December 2019. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Barbara Pierce Bobbie Ellis | |---------|---------------------------------| | Age | 77 years | | Birth | 30 September 1942; Suffolk | | Death | 15 December 2019; Chesapeake | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------| | Barbara Pierce Bobbie Ellis | Decedent | Ivor, VA | | D. Wayne Ellis | Spouse | Ivor, VA | | George Lilton Pierce | Parent | Unknown | | Ella Mae Munford Pierce | Parent | Unknown | | Janet Ellis Carpenter | Child | Midland, VA | | Douglas Wayne Ellis, Jr. | Child | Ivor, VA | | Coley Carpenter | Grandchild | Unknown | | Meaghan Ellis | Grandchild | Unknown | | Hunter Ellis | Grandchild | Unknown | | Betty Modlin | Sibling | Franklin, VA | | Nancy Howell | Sibling | Windsor, VA | | Pat Hairston | Sibling | Roanoke, VA | | Donnie Buddy Pierce | Sibling | Windsor, VA | | Brenda Bradshaw | Sister-in-law | Sedley, VA | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Barbara Pierce "Bobbie" Ellis was born on 30 September 1942 in Suffolk, Virginia. 2. She passed away on 15 December 2019 in Parsons Residential Care Center, Chesapeake, Virginia. 3. Bobbie was a 1961 graduate of Windsor High School. 4. She worked as a school bus driver for Southampton County Public Schools for over 30 years. 5. Bobbie was a member of Maranatha Bible Church in Windsor.