Emma Greenwell Ellis, 109, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 in Virginia Beach. Emma was born in Norfolk. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Eva Greenwell, her husband, Albert R. Ellis, Sr., son-in-law, Harold Smith, siblings, Geneva Hoffhiemer, Lucy Foster, and Anne Greenwell. Emma was a loving wife and mother and was truly part of the greatest generation. She will be cherished in memory by her children, Marianne E. Smith, Albert R. Ellis, Jr. (Henri) and William “Frank” Ellis; brother, William “Bill” Greenwell (Lee); eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
A visitation will be conducted from 4-6pm, Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Woodlawn Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at Woodlawn at 2pm, Friday, May 20, 2022 with interment to immediately follow the service at Rosewood Memorial Park. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.woodlawnnorfolk.com.