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Jeanne b. 70, passed away peacefully at her home on June 7, after a courageously fought battle with cancer. Jeanne was born on June 6, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY. She resided in Sussex county, NJ with her family for most of her young years and graduated from Newton H.S. in Newton, NJ.,before moving to Clearwater, Florida in 1967. She then moved to Tarpon Springs upon her marriage to Pastor Leon, Ellis Sr. and had resided in Tarpon Springs for 30 years. Jeanne was a passionate pastor, who, along with her husband Leon Sr. founded and operated Grace Harvard Church of God in Holiday Florida, where they celebrated their loving relationship with the Lord. Jeanne was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin and friend to many. Her passions were gardening, entertaining, cooking, boating and most of all attending her growing grandchildren's sports events as an avid fan and loving supporter. Jeanne is survived by her husband Leon Ellis Sr., parents Earl and Dorothy Giller (deceased), daughter Lauren McNaramara (Rob), sister Meg Giller (deceased), brothers Earl Giller Jr.(deceased), George Giller, stepchildren Leon Ellis Jr.(Maryann), Ben, David Ellis(Wendy), Tami Wallace(Steve) and 17 grandchildren. A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday June 17, at 10:30 am at Gulf Coast Church of God, 13301 Walsingham Rd, Largo, Florida Cancer lived in Fla. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please make a charitable donation to Suncoast Hospice of Clearwater or American Cancer Society in Mrs. Ellis's name. GeraldineWinters |
