

Ellaxis was born in Wilmington, North Carolina in Hanover County on November 20, 1953 the daughter of Herbert Smith and Josephine Elizabeth Smith (née Bell). Ellaxis is survived by her brother Herbert Smith, Jr. of New York, NY, her sister-in-law Eda Sibbles of Mt. Vernon, NY and her stepbrother Keith Peart of Atlanta, GA as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents Ellaxis is predeceased by her stepmother; Ethlyn Smith (née Dixon); and her stepbrother Henry Sibbles. Ellaxis retired from the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York after over 22 years of service in 2019. A very positive, happy and spiritual woman she enjoyed many community activities especially doing volunteer work for Hope for Kids NYC. She was a devoted sister and friend and will be deeply missed by her family, extended family and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday September 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a service of remembrance at 12:00 noon at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home, 168 Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY. Interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Jackson Avenue & Saw Mill River Road, Hastings on Hudson, NY. For those who would like to remember Ellaxis in their own special way, may make gifts in her memory to The Bowery Mission 227 Bowery Street New York, NY 10002. www.bowery.org
Whalen & Ball Funeral Home
168 Park Ave.
Yonkers, N.Y. 10703
(914)965-5488
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