ELLIS, Velma J. Gleaton, 85, passed away Sat. Aug. 25th at home. A native of Gulport, FL. She was currently employed at St. Anthony’s Hospital, a former cafeteria manager with the Pinellas County School System and worked many years at Bayfront Medical Center. She was an active member of Pasadena Community Church, a member of UMW and a retired Sunday School teacher. Velma was a member for 36 years with the Ladies Oriental Shrine, North America, Tahuti Court # 44, and a Past High Priestess, a member of The Order of the Eastern Star –Bethlehem Chapter # 169 and Daughters of the Nile – Elim Temple, # 76. She attended St Pete High School and Alumni activities.
She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Wessie L. (Gibson) and Jesse L. Gleaton; brothers, J.L. and Raymond "Bubba" Gleaton and husband, William V. Ellis.
Velma is survived by her daughter, Pat Phetteplace (Henry); son, Robert Ellis; daughters, Jessie Ellis-Jamison (Walter “Jay”, III), Debra Ellis-Abney (Rick); Tina Wood; Connie Thibodeaux (Sherman “Jake”); 12 grandchildren, John Bruce Livingston (Mandie), Jeremy Ellis (Laura), William Ellis, Melissa Lester (Patrick), Walt Jamison, Evan Jamison, Elena Jamison, Tiffany Wood, Trevor Wood, Madisyn Thibodeaux, Olivia Thibodeaux and Zen and 7 great grandchildren, Daniel Livingston, Ryan Livingston, Emily Ellis, Devon Ellis, Mackenzie Lester, Korbin Lester and Rorie Lester and her loving dogs, Mardi and the late Shelly.
The family received friends 2-4pm and 6-8pm, Thursday, August 30, 2018 at David C. Gross Funeral Homes, Central Ave Chapel, St. Petersburg, FL 33707. Funeral services held 12 noon, Friday, August 31, 2018 at Pasadena Community Church, 227 70th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33707 followed by the committal prayers and butterfly release by her grandchildren at Royal Palm Cemetery – South; 101 55th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33707.
Flowers accepted or donations may be made in her memory to: Ladies Oriental Shrine, North America, Tahuti Court # 44.
Please visit her websites to view additional information and share condolences and memories at www.davidcgross.com and www.gardensanctuaryfunerals.com
