Ms. Ellen L. Smith
11/17/1950 - 5/26/2023
On May 26, 2023, Ellen Louise Smith departed this life after a long illness during the early morning hours at Riverside Regional Hospital. God decided to give her rest from all her pain and suffering. Ellen is at peace now and can rest well.Ellen Louise Smith was the fifth of eight children born to Marvin (deceased) and Louise (deceased) Smith on November 17, 1950, in the City of Newport News, Virginia.Ellen was educated in the Newport News Public Schools system and obtained her High School Diploma from George Washington Carver High School in 1968. Immediately following her education, she began working at Mid-Town Community Center for many years. Due to an injury, Ellen was no longer able to work and eventually became confined to her home.Anyone who knew Ellen knew she loved music and if there was a party, she enjoyed seeing people having a good time. The family was very important to Ellen, she loved her three daughters, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Ellen will be missed by all who knew her, especially her children.Cherishing her memories are her 3 daughters, LaTonya Lowther, LaRhonda Walker, and Chakika Lowther (Eric) all of Newport News, VA.; ten grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. She is survived by three brothers; Herbert “Booty” Smith of Newport News, Va., Linwood “Punchy” Smith (Roventa) of Hampton, VA, and Andrew “Poochie” Smith of Newport News, Va.; one sister; Catherine Smith of Newport News, Va. and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.Ellen is predeceased by both parents, Marvin and Louise Smith; three brothers; Marvin “Man” Smith, Jr., Alphonso “Pig” Smith, and William “Plumcy” Smith.
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Newport News, VA