Ethel Ellis Francois

Sunrise March 31st 1935 - Sunset November 25th 2024

Service Held at

Faith Community Baptist Church

10401 NW 8th Ave Miami FL 33150

Saturday December 21st 2024 at 12:00pm

Celebrating the life and legacy of Ethel Ellis Francois

A Time to Be Born

The life and legacy of Ethel Elizabeth Ellis began on March 31st 1935 on the island of Nassau Bahamas, when the world was graced with her presence. Ethel was the an only child born to Mae Gordon and.

A Time to Learn

Ethel began her early education at Jordon Memorial school in Nassau Bahamas. She went on to accomplish great success through numerous professions in her early years.

A Time to Work

She was a beauty shop owner and a owner of a restaurant.She went on and settled on a career I nursing where she worked for 30 years in Princess Margaret Hospital where she was well known for her kindness for and love from every patient she came in contact with. She later retired and join her children in the United States.

A Time for family

Ethel and Prince (deceased) was join in matrimony and produce six beautiful children, five girls and one boy.

A time to die

On November 18th 2024, she was transported from her favorite place the “Bahamian Pot” to Jackson Memorial Hospital where she suffered a stroke. The Sunday before she express to her baby girl that she would be with the Lord soon, and express to her third daughter that shoe would not be returning back to her home.She already knew she was leaving us soon. She would always say ‘’ If I knew where heaven was I would start walking”. I guess she started walking that Monday and had found heaven where she would meet her mom on that side. Now she is resting in eternal peace and have that reunion with her mom, grandma litter and father. We could not imagine the smile on your face when you finally reach those pearly gates ,God grant you your way.

Study to show thy self approved

Ethel was an active and faithful member of the Church of living God Dewell Domination all of her young life up until she joined her children in the USA. She was the organist as well as the secretary during the period that Prince Ellis was pastor. In the US she was a faithful member of the Church of the living God in liberty city., at an early age and throughout her life.She was such compassionate and caring person She would give her last if anyone needed it. Her life was about caring for others as she always was helpful to others, she loved the lord.

Precious Memories

Leaving to cherish her everlasting memories are her children; Trudy Ellis, Debra Ellis-Rolle (Haven), Dale Ellis, Rosalee Ellis Payne, and Prince Ellis; Adopted daughter; Francita Ferguson, Grandchildren; Lynette Jackson,Jasmine, Darius, Sasha Ellis,Sheryl White,Dominique and Shonda Ellis,Daphne Rawashdee,Misha Payne,Sean Payne, Kayla Ellis, Great-grandchildren; Raquel Christie, Derrick Jackson,Darius Jackson, Great-great grand; Imani, Ricky,and Derrick 3. A host of relatives and friends.

Order of Service

Processional……….. Family

Earth’s final glance………

Invocation………………… Ministers

Old Testament Reading…………… Jamal Bulter

Solo…………………………. Cheryl White

New Testament Reading…………….. Raquel Christie

Solo………… Elvis Elvis……….. I’ll Fly away

As I Knew Her……(2mins)………….

Acknowledgment…………. Greg L. Mason

Congregational Hymn………Last mile of the way

Eulogy………………. Rev Dunn

Recessional Hymn…………Its’s alright now

Tributes

To my Mom

Taking Care of my mother was my best accomplishment thus far. It was an honor and pleasure to love and care for her. I am honored to call Ethel Ellis Francois my mother. I will continue to cherish the memories we shard together. The memories will never fade and will forever be embedded in my heart.

The Bible states ‘’ Honor thy father and mother that thy days may be long on the face of the earth.’’ I appreciate you mom.

Rest in peace mother until we meet again.

Yours loving daughter

Debra Ellis-Rolle

Grammy

You were so dearly loved and will absolutely be missed. The restaurant won’t be the same without you. I will never forget the wisdom you imparted into us, Although you never met a stranger you always told us to guard our hearts and be aware. You told us to be aware of the enemy and to watch who we call friends. You would tell us it’s better to have it and not need it, than to need and not have it. I will never forget miss you telling me how crazy you are about me and just taking in everyone beauty. You always made sure everyone ate and no one was ever hungry you always had a little something to put in our hands s we never when home empty handed. You maintain your independence until the end. You taught us how to fish,you taught us how to hustle, you taught us how to be entrepreneurs and showed us how to have multiple streams of income. But most importantly you taught us how to LOVE THE LORD, you taught us and remind us constantly of his mercy towards us and as long as we hold on to his unchanging hand we would always be alright.I know how badly you wanted to go to heaven and I know most assuredly you made it in. I know sweetness of heaven couldn’t wait to greet you. We love you Forever.

Your baby girl

Sasha Ellis

Tribute from the Ellis family

We will miss the way you always told everyone what to do. ‘’ Boy pull your pants up,’’ or hold the bag properly so you won’t; spill the juice.’’ We who’ve you Mamie love you rest in eternal peace.

Pall Bearers

Stevenson Beaupaul

Richard Machuris

Honorary Pall Bearers

Prince Ellis

Jamal

Derrick Jackson

Darius Jackson

Elvis Elvis

Acknowledgements

We the family of the late Ethel Ellis Francois wish to extend our sincerest appreciation to those who visited, called or held us up in prayer. Your thoughtfulness during our time of bereavement is truly appreciated. A special thank you to Jamal, Stevenson, Prine, and all that has always been there for her. To the customers who frequently came to the Bahamian Pot who was always so loving and kind to her we thank you. The pot will never be the same and her presence will always be felt. You al always made her day.