Sister Rose Mary Perry Ellis

She accepted Christ at an early age and lived a life rooted in faith, family, and love.

She attended Central High School in Shreveport, Louisiana, where she proudly played on the girls’ basketball team. After graduation, she married Morgan Ellis, and five children were born of that union. Following his passing, she later gave birth to two additional children.

Sister Ellis was employed at Libbey Glass in Shreveport, Louisiana, where she worked diligently until her retirement. She was a faithful member of Morning Star Baptist, under the leadership of Rev. Murphy Hunt, until her health prevented her from attending regularly.

Loved by many, Sister Ellis will forever be remembered as a hard working, gentle woman who deeply loved her family. Her smile could brighten the darkest day. She enjoyed listening to music and dancing, and birthdays were her favorite, especially when shared with family and friends. A woman of style and grace, she was rarely seen without her jewelry and a beautifully styled hairdo.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Perry and Mary H. Perry; three children, Mary Colbert, Curtis R. Ellis, and Mellon Matthew; and seven siblings: Leola Davis, Philip Perry, Blanche Woodard, Maude Wilson, Thera Wilson, Ola Perry, and Annise Brooks.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory: Elizabeth, Barnes (Billy), Luther R. Ellis (Barbara), Cathy Skinner (Elton), Lee A. Perry (Sarah); 18 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and dear friends.

A visitation will be held at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, located at 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, LA 71108, on February 11, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

A Celebration of Life will take place at the same venue on February 12, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.

The committal service will follow at Lincoln Memorial Park, 6915 W 70th St, Shreveport, LA 71129, on February 12, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm.

The final resting place for Rose Mary Ellis will be Lincoln Memorial Park, located at 6915 W 70th St., Shreveport.