Grace B. Ellison, 93, went home to be with her Savior on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at her home in Greenville, SC, surrounded by her loving children.
Grace was born on January 14, 1928 in Hodgdon, Maine. She was one of seven children born to Ralph E. and Blanche E. (Duff) Barton. She moved to Greenville, SC, to attend Bob Jones University. While attending Southside Baptist Church, she met James A. Ellison. They were married in October of 1957.
Grace was a loving wife and mother who devoted her life to her family. Her faith in Jesus Christ was evident in every aspect of her life. She loved music and played the piano in her church in Houlton, Maine. Her family looked to her for guidance and support in all aspects of their lives, but most especially they knew that she prayed for them daily. She was a member of Laurel Baptist Church at the time of her passing.
Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, as well as her brothers: David, Frank, Keith, and Roger. She is survived by her sister, Jean Stewart (David); and her brother, Lewis Barton (Jan); as well as her daughter, Edie Ellison; her son, Bart Ellison (Sharon); and her granddaughter, Rachael Ellison.
Her family invites you to celebrate her life 11:00 AM Monday, May 10, 2021 at Laurel Baptist Church, 2331 Laurens Rd., Greenville, SC 29607.