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1957 Bug 2025

Lavone Banks Ellis

March 29, 1957 — May 15, 2025

Hazlehurst Ms

Lavonne Banks Ellis was born on March 29, 1957, in Hazlehurst, Ms to the late James D. Banks and the late Mammie Ruth Welch.

Lavonne was a faithful, dedicated member of New Life Cathedral of Worship until her health failed. No matter what, she would keep in touch with Pastor Lilie D. Stanton. Lavonne was known for her love for fishing.

Lavonne was married to Harold Ellis Sr., and to this union twelve children were born.

Lavonne was preceded in death by her parents, James D. Banks and Mammie Ruth Welch-Banks. Grandparents, Ellis Blackwell and Emma Blackwell. Three children: daughter Tina Ellis and two sons, Alfonzo Ellis and Luther Ellis. One sister, Ella (Duck) Banks Ellis, and one brother, Charles (Goat) Banks.

Lavonne leaves to cherish her loving memory, her husband Harold D. Ellis. Four Daughters: Jacqueline Tobias, Vivian Ellis, Sharon Ellis, and Carolyn Ellis. Five sons: James H. Ellis Jr., Kevin Ellis, Christopher Ellis, Zachary Ellis, and Antonio Ellis. Four sisters: Beverly (J.B.) Mitchell, Emma (Tony) Stewart, Cynthia (Ronald) Scott, and Johnnie Ruth (Aaron) Jefferson. Four brothers: Chester Banks, Terry Banks, James (Mary) Banks, and Otis (Laquasha) Ben.

Lavonne has eighteen grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. A host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends. One special friend Randy Watson.




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