Virginia Grey Ellis
December 13, 1930 - March 6, 2024
Virginia Grey Ellis, age 93, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
Born in West Virginia on December 13, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Wirt Goff and Violet (McCray) Smith. Virginia was a member of Fairwinds Baptist Church for 59 years. In her spare time, she loved word puzzles, watching game shows, reading and enjoyed knitting and crocheting for shelters. Every day you could find her feeding the birds and tending to her flowers. Most of all, Virginia loved spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Allen Ellis; daughter, Kathryn Souder; 6 brothers and sisters; granddaughter, Christy Souder; and great-grandsons, Nathaniel Souder and Austin Myers. She is survived by her children, Kenneth A. Ellis, Jr., Virginia A. Souder (Buck), and Larry W. Ellis (Susan); brother, William Smith; grandchildren, Neal, Jennifer, Stacey (Jimmy), BJ, Jason (Marissa), Stefanie, Kristina (Andrew), Tracy, and Kathy (Michelle); 5 step-grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 5 step-great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Fairwinds Baptist Church, 801 Seymour Road, Bear, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Port Penn Road, Port Penn, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Virginia’s name to Fairwinds Baptist Church at the above address or online by clicking here.
Katie Horsey
Miss you already Gram, you will forever be in our hearts! Love you always!
Jennifer Graham
I feel so incredibly blessed to have
Gram for my grandmother. She was such a bright light – so full of joy, laughter, kindness, and generosity.
I remember the good times we had together. Going to your house on the weekends felt like an oasis. I still have wonderful feelings about them days. I’ll always admire your love and devotion for the Lord. Gram you will be forever in my heart! I love you!
Revelation 21:3
Bob and Dotty Pharis
Stacy, Bob and I were so sorry to hear of your grandmother’s passing but we know she is rejoicing in Heaven. She was on of the sweetest ladies I have ever met. She was always smiling and kind to everyone.
Our love and Prayers are with you and your family at this time. Sending hugs.🙏♥️
Wendy Wiseman
Virginia was such a special, sweet and kind person. She will truly be missed. Virg, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Sending hugs and love to you .
Stefanie Stigler
Gram I miss the days when I was alittle girl going to church with u and me falling asleep and u nudging me to wake up. U would get so mad at me for that!! Love u always!! U will forever be missed!!