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Mabel Ellison Obituary

Mabel "Snooks"

Ellison

Asheville - Mabel "Snooks" Ellison, 84, of Asheville, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014. A native of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Rena Roberts.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Willis Ellison and Frank Fisher; sons, Willis, Jr. and James Robert; sister, Anne Lee Young; grandson, Jason Ellison and great grandson, Brandon Taylor Hensley.

Mabel is survived by her children, Paul (Diane) Ellison, John, Sr. (Pam) Ellison, Charles, Sr. (Darlene) Ellison, Deborah (Ray) Cook, Cheryl (Ronnie) Parker and Michael Ellison; grandchildren, Regina, Chris, Janet, Lisa, John Jr., Josh and Charles Jr., Tracy, Heather, Tammy, Steve, Angel, Bobbie Lynn, Danielle and Amanda; 34 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson and beloved dog, Sweetie.

The family will receive friends on Monday (today) from 6-8PM at Newfound Baptist Church in Leicester. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00PM at Newfound Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 10th with Revs. Charles Phillips and Woody Dillingham officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Candler.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made care of Debbie Cook, 224 Newbury Circle, Westminster, SC 29693.

Moore Funeral Home at Forest Lawn is assisting the family. Please visit the online guest book at www.moorefh.net

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Jun. 9, 2014.

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Bill (Billy) and Irene Wolfe

June 10, 2014

Our deepest condolences to the Ellison family. I remember Mrs. Ellison as a very nice person with a beautiful smile. I feel blessed for having known this wonderful family and I wish God's comfort and healing during this time of loss.

Carol Shumbera

June 9, 2014

Debbie, so sorry to her about the passing of your Mother.
Many blessings to you and your family.
-Carol Shumbera

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June 8, 2014

We are sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Diane Raby, Jadyn Robinson, Moriah Clements

Amanda Pitts

June 8, 2014

Granny we will miss you very much you made a difference in our lives and showed us the best way possible to be with the lord.

Moore Funeral Home at Forest Lawn

June 9, 2014

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