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Amber Ellis Obituary
A graveside service will be held at Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be tonight from 5 to 7 at the funeral home.
Miss Ellis died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, at Decatur General Hospital. She was born Oct. 11, 1976, in Gainesville, Fla., to Dr. Gerry F. Ellis and Linda Bishop Ellis. She graduated from Decatur High School in 1995. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her parents, Dr. Gerry F. and Linda Ellis of Decatur; one brother, Gregory F. Ellis of Birmingham; her grandmother, Gertrude Ellis-Martin of Tallahassee, Fla.; and her aunts, Sherry Crews and Tana Ashbaker, both of Tallahassee, and Donna Adkins of Decatur.
Pallbearers will be Chason Ashbaker, Gregory Ellis, Joe Hollenbeck, Christopher Messer, Michael Messer and Jay Tourney.
Memorials may be made to the Amber Lynn Ellis Scholarship Fund, Calhoun College, P.O. Box 2216, Decatur, AL 35609, sponsored by Robert T. and Becky Bell.
This obituary was originally published in the Decatur Daily.
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Amber & Tory forever my bestie!
Tory Wigley-Chambers
May 24, 2021
Amber your with me daily & I will carry you forever. You were the best friend I could have ever ask for and would have made a great God Mother to the kiddos. I know your watching over us & until I see you again fly high & know your in my heart always.
Jay Tourney
March 12, 2018
I miss you still after 14 years. I will see you again one day
Courtney (Donaldson) Pack
March 7, 2006
Dr. and Mrs. Ellis,
I am so sorry it has taken me this long to hear of Amber's untimely passing. There simply are no words to express to you how sorry I am for her loss. She and I were friends at Webb School in Bell Buckle, TN. She was such a beautiful person, inside and out and her friendship was such a light in my life. The love that she had for her family was evident in all she did. I have many memories of her talking about all of you at school, and I so enjoyed meeting all of you at your home all those years ago.
Again, my words fail me at a time such as this. As a mother myself now, I cannot imagine losing a child. I only hope that it will bring you some joy to know how much she meant to all who knew her.
Again, please accept my deepest sympathies and please forgive that it took me so long to learn of your loss.
Courtney (Donaldson) Pack
Webb School '94
Carron Clark
November 21, 2005
Dear Ellis family,
I apologize for the delay in ending this message. I considered both Greg and Amber friends in school and your family alway made me feel welcome any time. I offer you my prayers in this and all times to come.
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Julia Brown
July 20, 2005
I am so sorry for the loss of Amber. She was a dear friend in high school and I have always regretted that we lost touch. She was a joyful person, always ready for a good laugh. She will be greatly missed.
Kristi Kaup
January 14, 2005
Dear Ellis family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May God guide you through this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Adrienne Hinton Simmons
January 11, 2005
Dr. Ellis and Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about Amber's death. I was an ADPi sister at UNA, and will always remember her as a vibrant, beautiful, fun, young woman. My prayers are with you always.
Amber's precious Baby Titus
January 7, 2005
Linda & Amber at Gerry's 25th Anniversary Party
January 7, 2005
Greg, Linda & Amber at Gerry's 25th Anniversary Party
January 7, 2005
Amber & Gerry
January 7, 2005
Amber's Fish Face
January 7, 2005
Amber & Titus
January 7, 2005
Graduation
January 7, 2005
Mary Dorey
January 6, 2005
Dear Dr. Ellis and family, I want to send my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your precious daughter Amber.
Sherry and Buck Fowler
January 1, 2005
We are saddened to learn of Amber's death. Our hearts go out to you.
EUELANNE PEEBLES
December 28, 2004
DEAR.DR ELLIS & FAMILY,
I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SORROW IN THE LOSS OF AMBER. SHE'S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG WOMAN, AND NOW ANGEL. ALIVE, WELL, AND NO PAIN OF THIS WORLD!! THERE'S SO MUCH I WANT TO TO SAY BUT CAN'T. I WILL PRAY THIS THROUGH TO YOU."WE", "HAVE A PEACE THAT PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING". I BELIEVE THAT MEANS WE HAVE A HOPE THAT THE WORLD DOES NOT UNDERSTAND, SO THEREFORE YOU MUST KNOW SHE'S STILL VERY MUCH ALIVE, AND YOU WILL BE REUNITED IN PARADISE. THIS IS A PROMISE. THIS IS THAT PEACE. HOLD ON TIGHTLY TO IT, FOR IT "WILL" TAKE YOU "THROUGH" THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH . AS MY SORROW IS WITH YOU, SO IS MY PROMISE OF HOPE AND PEACE. "WE" AS FAMILY UNDERTSAND THIS MEANING IN WHICH I'VE WRITTEN. I LOVE YOU DEARLY, AND MY THOUGHTS, CONCERNS AND MANY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Eryn Yurchak
December 28, 2004
Dear Dr. Ellis and Mrs. Ellis,
I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Phyllis Salyer
December 20, 2004
Dear Linda, Gerry, and Greg,
"Losing someone we love is never easy to accept, and sometimes it must seem as if the pain is almost too much to bear. But I believe that your love will outlast the pain of the grief you're feeling. I believe that you have a place deep in your heart where treasured memories will always live. And one day those memories will be a tremendous comfort to you. Until the day when you can smile again, I hope it helps to know how sorry I am and how much I care." I am so very sorry about Amber. You have my sincerest sympathy. Phyllis Salyer
Joy Walker
December 19, 2004
Drear Dr.Ellis and Family,
So sorry to hear about the lost of Amber...She was a wonderful little girl and I cant Imagine the lost you and your family are feeling at this time...My prayers are with you and your family...Bless you during these holiday's...Sincerely Joy....
LATONYA SMITH
December 18, 2004
DEAR ELLIS FAMILY
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW, I WENT FROM EASTWOOD-DECATUR HIGH WITH GREG, HE IS SOMEONE I AM VERY PROUD OF, I MET AMBER IN HIGH SCHOOL AND I WAS CRAZY ABOUT HER BECAUSE SHE WAS HER OWN PERSON, SHE WAS A LEADER AND NOT A FOLLOWER. BE PROUD GOD LOANED YOU HIS ANGEL FOR 28 YEARS AND TAKE COMFORT IN THE FACT THAT YOU WILL SEE HER AGAIN.TO ME KNOWING GOD IS UNDERSTANDING DEATH. DURING THIS HOLIDAY TAKE JOY IN THE MANY GOOD MEMORIES YOU HAVE SHARED. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. LOVE LATONYA SMITH
Joey and Cathy Ratliff
December 17, 2004
Dr. Ellis and Family
We want you to know how saddened we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this truly difficult time.
Jennifer Steffen Kimble
December 16, 2004
Dear Ellis Family,
Amber and I initiated into ADPi at UNA together; Your family welcomed us to your home for a chapter retreat. Words cannot express my sorrow upon hearing that Amber passed away. She had such an outgoing personality and made everyone feel so loved. May God be with you in this difficult time.
Daniel & Nancy (Lovvorn) Turbyfill
December 16, 2004
Dr. and Mrs. Ellis, Greg, Jay,
Words can't really say what we want them to at these times. Amber was my ADPi sister, but the way she'll always stick in my memory is from "safety patrol" at Gordon-Bibb in 1987. Blessings to you all . . . I'm so sorry for your loss.
Brandon Chandler
December 16, 2004
Dr.Ellis and family sorry for your loss my thoughts are with you
Brandi (Thorn) McCleskey
December 15, 2004
Dr. Ellis and Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I had the honor of going through high school with Amber, and although everyone lost touch after graduation she still has a special place in my memories. Before I had to move to Atlanta I also had the honor of having you care for me during my first trimester and for that I thank you!! Best wishes and God Bless You and your family.
Delores Hall
December 15, 2004
Uncle Gerry,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kecia Ellis
December 15, 2004
Uncle Gerry,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. All of our thoughts are with you and your family.
Elizabeth Balch
December 15, 2004
Dr. Ellis,
My husband and I were so very sorry to hear about the death of your daughter. I personally did not know Amber, but there are a lot of us whose lives you have touched through Decatur OB/GYN who share your grief at this time. I have the utmost respect for you as my doctor and wish there was something I could say or do that would make your pain easier to bear. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. God Bless You.
Tracy (Salyer) Palmer
December 14, 2004
I went to school with Greg from kindergarden until we graduated, and although Amber was younger than me, I remember her fondly. I can't imagine what you are going through, and my prayers are with you all. Your faith will be tested; don't lose it.
Natalie Bailey DaLuz
December 14, 2004
Dr. & Mrs. Ellis and Greg,
Words of comfort are so hard to find at a time like this. Amber was such a beautiful person inside and out. When I think of Amber a smile automatically appears on my face. She always knew how to make you laugh. I will always remember the fun times we had from Bama Kid to Homecoming and all the way through highschool. I can't imagine how hard this is for all of you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Trey Dodson
December 14, 2004
Dr. Ellis & Family
Several years ago I was going through a difficult time. And you Dr. Ellis, took time out of your busy day to pull me aside (actually talking my boss into letting me out of work) to raise my spirits, it meant the world to me. I only wish I could do the same for you.
I will really miss Amber.
Denice Bailey
December 14, 2004
Dear Linda and Gerry,
As I ponder over what to say to you in this time of sorrow, words are hard to write. First of all, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. As I think back, one thing that comes to my mind is when Amber and Natalie took ballet. We both spent alot of money on costumes and lessons, and at the time of their recital, what did Amber and Natalie do? They crawled across the stage on all fours as mice. But they were cute mice and we were non the less proud of them. Memories such as this will always bring a smile to our face when we remeber our children. Please know that I am thinking about you and as I stated before, my prayers are beside you always.
Denice Bailey
Bobby & Carolyn Jones
December 13, 2004
Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Donna Underwood
December 13, 2004
Dear DR.and Mrs.Ellis and son,
I wanted to tell you that I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter.May the LORD Bless you all and stay by your side and help you through this difficult time.I know no words could ever take your pain away.If there is anything I can do for you all please dont hesitate to ask.
With Love Donna Underwood L.P.N.
and patient.I had the pleasure to work with you in the early nineties for my nursing clinicals.You have alot too offer this community DR. Ellis. You are a wonderful person surgeon and Doctor.Take care. With Love Donna Underwood
Dennis and Sherrill Altice
December 13, 2004
Dr. Ellis, Linda and Greg,
We are so very saddened to hear of your loss. We know there is nothing anyone can do or say that will ease your pain. Please know that we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Dennis and Sherrill
Lisa Allred
December 13, 2004
I met Amber a couple of months ago. We were in the hospital together. She was a precious person!I am so sorry to hear this news.She touched my heart in such a short time. I will miss her.Please know that your Family will be in my Prayers! May God Bless You,
Lisa Allred
December 13, 2004
Dr. and Mrs. Ellis, I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. Dr. Ellis was there for me through my first two attempts at parenthood and truly helped me through the difficult times. For that I will forever be greatful. My heart goes out to both of you and I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Heather Hargett
December 13, 2004
Dr. and Mrs. Ellis,
I am very sorry to hear of Amber. I hadn't seen her in about 9 years, but I remember the good times we had. The one thing that stands out about her is her laugh.....she always had the best laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry.
Janice Huff
December 13, 2004
Dear Ellis Family. I work at DGH and spoke with Amber on numerous occassions. She will be very much missed. My prayers are with you at this time.
Dr. Ronald B. Workman and Staff Workman
December 13, 2004
Dr. Ellis and Family,
We are all deeply saddened by the loss of your precious child. May God grant you comfort and peace in the coming times.
Dr. Ronald B. Workman and Staff
Eloise Schrimsher Thorne
December 13, 2004
Dr. and Mrs. Ellis
I am so sorry to hear of your daughters passing. All our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God will help you through this very tough time.
Kristy (Knight) Smith
December 13, 2004
Dear The Ellis Family, I am so sorry to hear about Amber . Your in my prayers. The Lord will give you peace and comfort through this difficult time and great loss in your life.
December 13, 2004
When I have come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me. I want no rites to a gloom filled room, why cry for a soul set free. Miss me a little...but not too long and not with you heads bowed low. Remembered the loved we once shared, miss me but let me go. For this is a jurney we all must take and each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan. A step on the road to home. So when you are feeling sick at heart, go to the friends we know. And burry you sorrows in doing good deeds.. Miss me but let me go.
I am deeply saddened by Amber's loss, a kind and beautiful person. May her memory live on forever and may God be with you in your time of sorrow and always.
Geneva N. Eddy
December 12, 2004
Dr. Ellis and Family,
We are so sorry to learn about your precious daughter. We would like to have some words of comfort that would help to ease your immense pain. Our hearts break for you. Dr. Ellis, you have helped our family through many difficult times. Just know that we have the utmost compassion and concern for you and your family during this saddest time of your life.
Velma Hall, Colombia, TN
Geneva N. Eddy, Decatur, AL
Vickey Hall, Somerville, AL
Sharon Hill
December 12, 2004
Dr.Ellis,Linda,Graig,
I was so sorry to hear about Amber..My Prayers are with you. God will hold her close to his heart. Mom and I loved Amber so much.I cant even start to imagine your sorrow at this time. Ill be praying for you and the family.Love Sharon Hill
Ann Hames
December 12, 2004
Dr Ellis and Linda,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of a child. No words nor action can erase the pain that you are filling. Remember when you fill alone that GOD is with you and carring you thru this he will not abandon you. Your family will be in my prayers and thoughts.
Carl Cowart
December 11, 2004
Dr. Ellis and Family,
I cannot imagine your pain during this, a most difficult time. May God bless and comfort each of you.
My family and I have you in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Cowart Family
Kimberly Wray
December 11, 2004
Dr.&Mrs. Ellis & Greg,
I am sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God has called Amber home now and one day you will be reunited with her, but until that day comes, I know that there will be hard times ahead, just remember that God will take care of you.
Kimberly N. Wray (Best Start Program)
Christy Hughes
December 11, 2004
Dr.Ellis,Linda,And Greg.I loved Amber as a sister.We shared some wonderful memories together.I will miss her so much.My prayers are with all of you.If I can be of any help,please do not hesitate to ask.God Bless!
JEAN GROVES
December 11, 2004
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. (PSALM 30:5). JEAN GROVES.
Othel Flannagin
December 11, 2004
Dr.Ellis and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.You are in my thoughts and prayers.God Bless you all.
Jan Washam
December 10, 2004
Dr.Ellis,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sara Sharp
December 10, 2004
Your family is in our prayers during this difficult time.
Sara and Matt Sharp
Linda and Dwight Lowery
Lara and Daniel Ladd
Susan Parrish RN
December 10, 2004
Dr. and Mrs. Ellis,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. You have always been there for me as a patient and co-worker. May God bless you and keep you and give you peace.
Jon Wiley
December 10, 2004
I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. You guys are like family to me and that being said you have all been in my thoughts for the past few days and will continue to be.
Christina Baker-Fleming
December 10, 2004
Dr. Ellis, Mrs. Ellis and Greg,
I am keeping each of you in my prayers and praying for God's strength and comfort to carry you through. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Love- Christina
Ellen and Jim Montgomery
December 10, 2004
We join others in expressing our deepest sympathy. You will be in our prayers.
Valeria Crumbough
December 10, 2004
Dr. & Mrs. Ellis
Just wanted you to know my prayers are with you.
Shelby Farrow
December 10, 2004
Dr.and Mrs. Ellis,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. May God send his comforter to see you through the days ahead and may her memories help you in the days ahead as well.
Joe and Mary Sue Pless
December 10, 2004
Dear Gary, Linda and Greg,
We will always remember Amber playing in our magnolia tree with Greg and Brinton when we were on Brookmeade. Brinton joins us in wanting you to know that we will always hold special memories of Amber. Joe and Mary Sue
Penny Schrimsher
December 10, 2004
Dr. & Mrs. Ellis,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. God must have needed another precious angel. Look to Him for comfort. He can and He will see you through.
Ronald Terry Electric, Inc.
December 10, 2004
We were so very sorry to hear of your loss. Look above for your comfort.
Wendy Hawkins
December 10, 2004
Dr. and Mrs. Ellis,
Iam so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Julie Boger
December 10, 2004
Dr. Ellis & Mrs. Ellis,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your daughter. May God give you the comfort and strength you need at this time. You are in my prayers.
Janine Wright
December 10, 2004
Dr. and Mrs. Ellis,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord give you peace and strength during this time.
Janine Wright (patient at Decatur OB/GYN)
Meg Grubbs
December 10, 2004
I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and keep you, may his face shine down upon you and grant you his peace.
Meg Grubbs
Angie Hughes
December 10, 2004
Linda,I am heart broken for you and your family.I only new Amber for a short time through Christy,but she was the sweetest little girl.I know theres nothing anyone can do or say that will ease your pain.Only God can give you the strength to make it past this.You are in my prayers.May God Bless You All!(Christy's stepmom)
Nancy Edge
December 10, 2004
My condolences go out to Dr. Ellis and his family. I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Sincerely,
Nancy Edge
Bonita Shelton
December 10, 2004
Dr. & Mrs. Ellis,
My family and I would like to give you our deepest condolences and to let you know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Bonita, Steve, Samantha & Zachary Shelton
DIANE LANDERS
December 10, 2004
Diane Landers
Betty Marshall
December 10, 2004
Our deepest condolences. You are always in our prayers.
Your patients,
Betty & Amber Marshall
City Hall
Marilyn Radford
December 10, 2004
Dr. and Mrs. Ellis --
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy P. White
December 10, 2004
Dr. Ellis,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laquita Coan
December 10, 2004
I just wanted to let you both know that I have you in my prayers. I am so sorry and may God Bless you both!
Melonie Naylor
December 10, 2004
Dr. Ellis & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
May God give you his strength and peace to help you make it through this time.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bart, Melonie, Briana, & Nathan Naylor
(patient of Decatur OB/GYN)
Holly Strickland (Carter)
December 10, 2004
I met Amber in 1997 at UNA. We were in the same sorority together. She was a very pretty, good hearted, and friendly person. To hear of her death has obsoltuley devastated me, I feel as though I have lost a sister. She had truley touched my heart and the memories I have of her will remain within me forever.
Miss Dinah George
December 10, 2004
Dr. Ellis & Family, Moma & I was real sorry to hear about your daughter's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Remember that in Matthew 28:20b says and lo I am with you always even unto the end of the world.Also in Hebrews 13: 5 b says I will never leave thee nor forsake thee. I just know that God will carry you all through this. We love you Pauline & Dinah
Jerry and Martha Kelly
December 10, 2004
Gerry and Linda: You have our deepest sympathies for the death of sweet Amber. Our thoughts are with you during this time. Love Jerry and Martha Kelly
Raiko Roussel
December 10, 2004
I met Amber through my brother, Rudy. I didn't know her very well, personally, but I do know that she was a caring person and cared for my brother dearly and stood by him when times were tough. I wish I would have had the chance to know her better and I know she will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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