Shirley Louise Ellis Shirley Louise Ellis, 56, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016. She was born April 12, 1960 to the late Jessie and Mary Evans Dixon. Shirley leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 32 years, Donnie Ray Ellis of the home; her sons, Joseph Kelly Ellis and Matthew Ryan Davis; brothers, Roc Phillip Dixon, Vincent Daniel Dixon, Michael Douglas Dixon; sister, Lucinda Johnson; nieces and nephews, Jessica Woolurd (Daniel), James B. Dixon, Jason A. Johnson; honorary grandchildren, Joseph, Mary, Ryan and Kyle Hammett. Visitation will be 6:00 ~ 8:00 PM Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home 2704 Nash St. N. Wilson, NC, with funeral service will following. Memorials may be made to Relay for Life through the American Cancer Society 930 Wellness Dr. #B Greenville, NC 27834 Online condolences can be made at www.thomasyelverton.com Arrangements are being handled by Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, Wilson, N.C.
