Brenda Irene Ellis

Brenda Irene Ellis obituary, Rutherfordton, NC

Brenda Irene Ellis

Brenda Ellis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crowe's Mortuary and Crematory on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Brenda Newton Ellis, 79, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 at her home. A native of Wilson County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Meldon Arpe Ellis and Irene Heart Newton. Brenda was a home maker and a member of Crestview Baptist Church.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband Edwin Dean "Eddie" Ellis; daughters, Brittany Ellis Sarenpo and Beth Renee Shelton; son, Thomas Michael Conner; four grandchildren; sisters, Joan Flowers and Lou Fulford. In addition to her parents, Brenda is preceded in death by a son, Jason Ellis.
Funeral services will be held 1PM Friday, April 11, 2025 at Crowe's Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kevin Rohm officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Brenda's honor may be made to Crestview Baptist Church, 630 S. Church Street, Forest City, NC 28043.

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