Rachel Cross Ellis
October 14, 1924 - September 30, 2020
Rachel Cross Ellis, 95 was born October 14, 1924. She passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Bristol Rehab and Memory Care after a long illness. She was a faithful member of Fellowship Chapel. Along with her parents, Scott and Tina Candler Cross she was preceded in death by her husband, George J. Ellis. She was the last surviving member of eleven siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Andrea Ellis Perkins and husband, Darrell; sons, Jeffrey Wayne Ellis, Richard Steven Ellis; daughter-in-law, Beverly “Debbie” Ellis; grandchildren, Jennifer Hicks Montgomery, Penny Fletcher McClanahan, Ashley Brooke Ellis; six great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The graveside funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 pm, Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Glenwood Cemetery with Pastor Steve Dingus officiating. Pallbearers will be Matt McClanahan, Matt McCoy, Nick Keklek, Mike Montgomery, Darrell Perkins and Aaron Lawson. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, 207 N. Boone Ste, 1500, Johnson City, TN 37604 Condolences may be sent to the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 West State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800 is serving the Ellis family.
Rachel Cross Ellis, 95 was born October 14, 1924. She passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Bristol Rehab and Memory Care after a long illness. She was a faithful member of Fellowship Chapel. Along with her parents, Scott and Tina Candler... View Obituary & Service Information