February 10, 1946 - April 7, 2025
Brenda Newton Ellis, 79, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 at
her home. A native of Wilson County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Meldon
Arpe Ellis and Irene Heart Newton. Brenda was a home maker and a member of
Crestview Baptist Church.
Left to cherish her memories are her
husband Edwin Dean “Eddie” Ellis; daughters, Brittany Ellis Sarenpo and Beth
Renee Shelton; son, Thomas Michael Conner; four grandchildren; sisters, Joan
Flowers and Lou Fulford. In addition to her parents, Brenda is preceded in death
by a son, Jason Ellis.
Funeral services will be held 1PM Friday,
April 11, 2025 at Crowe’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kevin Rohm officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Brenda’s honor may be made to Crestview
Baptist Church, 630 S. Church Street, Forest City, NC 28043.