Martha Lorraine Frierson Ellis

1940 - 2021

Martha Lorraine Frierson Ellis

Shreveport - Martha was a lifelong resident of Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born on March 16, 1940, the youngest child of Lorraine Screven (Scrib) Frierson, Jr. and Athlyn Mading Frierson. Martha graduated from Byrd High School and LSU with a teaching degree. She taught school in Caddo Parish for over 40 years, spending most of her time at Woodlawn High School and Evangel Christian Academy. She loved and cherished teaching high school and later counseling, especially athletes. She conducted study halls after practice and late in the afternoon, where she fed the boys and worked with them on their English assignments. She also worked countless late hours helping students build confidence, prepare, and manage stress when it was ACT and SAT test time. She had a deep love for her teenage students and wanted them to excel on the field, in the classroom, and in life.

Martha taught Sunday School at Shreveport Community Church and had a Bible Study for many years at Montclair Assisted Living Facility.

Her love for God and her desire to help others find Jesus was utmost in her life.

Traveling the world with her lifetime friend and "sister" Pat Chapman was also a joy in her life. She visited China, Southeast Asia, Russia, the Baltic States, Italy, England, Ireland, Scotland, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica. She was the co-author of six published books on her travels, a fiction novel (still available on Amazon), and several published poems. She enjoyed the world to its fullest.

However, her greatest joys in life were her precious sons, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren. She made every Grandparents' Day, and countless Thanksgiving and Christmas season trips to Tallahassee, Florida to be a part of the lives of her grandchildren. She made many trips to Walt Disney World just to have fun with her children and grandchildren - where on one such trip, she co-piloted a World War II era plane like her big brother Edwin flew over Italy in 1944. Grammie will always be part of her families' wonderful memories.

Martha is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Screven and Sabrena Watson, and their daughter, Shelby Lorraine. Bo and Teah Watson and their daughter, Maddie. Stephanie Ellis and her children, Sydney Grace, Barron, and Bridges. Her daughter, Robin Ellis, and her children, Ellie (Ryan), Bridges, Mary Ellison, and Frances. Her son, Michael Ellis, and her sister, Pat, who was her best friend and travel buddy for many years. Martha also had one great grandchild, Ellis Watson - which to her combined family; says it all! Finally, she is survived by her two puppies Mitzi and Penny, whom she loved and adored and were with her to the very end.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents, brother Edwin, "Little Verdi", husband Bobby Ellis, and sons Robby Ellis and Andy Ellis.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Evangel Christian Academy Winners' Circle International, in Martha's name, to help students attend school or to a charity of your choice.

Due to Covid-19 and the ongoing pandemic, the family has chosen to hold a small private celebration of life ceremony. A celebration of her life will also be held in the future at Shreveport Community Church.

Honorary Pallbearers: All Evangel Eagles who ever wore the "e".