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1969 Patricia 2020

Patricia Ellis

December 31, 1969 — December 31, 2020

Patricia Abbott Ellis was born in Richmond, VA on October 11, 1945, daughter of Woodrow W. Abbott and Dorothy S. Abbott. She was the widow of George Dandridge Ellis Jr.

She entered heavens gates on December 31, 2020.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Patricia was an excellent cook and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Over the years she blessed many with her paintings and her artistic abilities.

Patricia had an unwavering faith in God. She was a longtime member of Hermitage Baptist Church.

Patricia was a longtime member of The Upper Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and enjoyed preparing and cooking for Fund Raisers.

She was predeceased by her brother Woodrow W. Abbott, Jr. and survived by her daughter Jaqueline Ellis Lawson and her husband Allen, son George D. Ellis III and his wife Amy, 5 grandchildren Candace German (Jeremy), Brittany Elias, Barron Lawson (Morgan), George D. Ellis IV “Ridge”, Clayton Ellis, and one great granddaughter Spencer Elias. She is also survived by her sister Virginia Smith and brother Eugene Abbott any many nieces and nephews.

Her sister-in-law, Frances Hundley Ellis and nephew Benjamin B. Ellis Jr. lovingly helped her since she moved to Wild Acres on O’Creek and during her sickness. The family gives them and everyone else who helped Patricia their greatest gratitude.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2020 at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Marks-Bristow Chapel, Tappahannock. Please be advised that current state-mandated guidelines will apply to all in attendance, including social distancing and appropriate face coverings.

Graveside services were private on Sunday, January 3, 2021 with the Reverend Dr. Candine Johnson and Ronnie Russell officiating. Pallbearers were Benjamin Ellis, Trip Ellis, Bob Baylor, Robert Franklin, Bunky Davis, Tom Langford, Boyd Clark and Mike Altice. Honorary pallbearers were Tucker Spindle, Pete Williams and Ray Thomas.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Upper Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 75, Church View, VA 23032.
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Sunday, January 3, 2021

12:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Faulkner Funeral Homes, Marks-Bristow Chapel

206 North Church Lane, Tappahannock, VA 22560



Please be advised that current state-mandated guidelines will apply to all in attendance, including social distancing and appropriate face coverings.

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