Florence Ellis

Florence Dorn Ellis VIRGINIA BEACH - Florence Dorn Ellis died Aug. 23, 2008, in her home. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Henry G. Ellis. A native of upstate New York, she was a graduate of the State University of New York where she received a degree in library science. Her continued interest in libraries led to volunteer work in any community in which she lived including Virginia Beach where she had volunteered for more than 20 years. She was a member of Friends of the Library Board on which she had served and a member of the Presbyterian Church of Brighton, New York. Survivors include her son, Douglas D. Ellis and his wife Ellen W. Ellis; two grandchildren, Douglas D. Ellis Jr. and Cary E. Gaddy; two great-grandchildren, Tucker E. Gaddy and Carson W. Gaddy, all of Virginia Beach; one sister, Mrs. E.C. Mayberry; and many nieces and nephews of New York State. A private burial will be in Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Silver Bay Association, 87 Silver Bay Road, Silver Bay, NY 12874. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road, is handling arrangements.