Gwina Jackson

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Gwina Jackson Ellis, age 98, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, in Elizabethton. Gwina was born in Honaker, Virginia, the daughter of the late James T. Jackson and Effie (Mullis) Jackson. In addition to her parents, Gwina was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 60 years, Roy Dayton Ellis; and a son, Harold Ellis.
Gwina was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved her family and loved her Lord. She was of the Baptist faith and was a wonderful cook, seamstress and stitcher. She was always on the move and would do anything she could for anyone in need. Gwina enjoyed her flowers and garden and loved being a part of the Red Hat Society.
Those left to remember Gwina and her precious memory include her three children, Linda (Gary) Autry, Roy Ellis and Dennis (Sheila) Ellis; her grandchildren, Jarrod (Megan) Ellis and Sophia Ellis and fiancé, Ian Wiggins; one great-granddaughter, Hayes Wilder Ellis; and one sister, Alsie Byrd.
A celebration graveside service to honor Gwina’s life will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Chris Hughes officiating. Active pallbearers will be Roy Ellis, Dennis Ellis, Gary Autry, Steve Hubbard, Jarrod Ellis, Ian Wiggins, Steve Burrough, and Mark Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Campbell, J’s Corner staff, Sam Ellis, David Bumpus, the Stemwinder Band, and Ernie Campbell.

Gwina married Roy Dayton Ellis on 11 May 1946 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Roy (son of John M. Ellis and Mary Dingus) was born on 11 Aug 1924 in , Wise County, Virginia, ; died on 25 Oct 2008 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Effie C. Mullis about 1918 in , Russell County, Virginia, . Effie (daughter of Roby James Mullis and Sarah Evelyn Rose) was born on 7 Apr 1896 in , , North Carolina, ; died about 1979. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Rachel Eveline McFarlane on 15 Aug 1861 in , Buchanan County, Virginia, . Rachel was born on 20 Aug 1842 in , , Virginia, ; died on 28 Jan 1928 in , Greenbrier County, West Virginia, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roby married Sarah Evelyn Rose on 23 Dec 1893 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, . Sarah was born on 27 Nov 1876 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; died on 3 Apr 1931 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]