Wanda Faye Ellis

Wanda Faye Ellis, 81, of Maynardville, peacefully passed away in her home and entered into the presence of Jesus on June 18, 2021. She was born on March 4, 1940 in Knoxville, TN to Roy Lee and Kate Lucy Jones. She is preceded in death by her her oldest daughter, Teresa Diane White; her husband, Robert E. Ellis; brother, Buck Jones and her two sisters, Shirley Hipshire and Louise Dew. Wanda was a dedicated caregiver for over half of her life. She always went above and beyond with anything she did. She was a priceless gift to all that she served. Anyone who knew her would say that she overcame and defied many odds. She was a successful, strong, independent woman who enjoyed the life she made for herself and thoroughly enjoyed her family. She impacted all with the caring phone calls, comical visits and heartfelt hugs. Her sense of humor and precious giggle will be truly missed. Wanda is survived by her children and their spouses; Gary & Linda Ellis, Steve & Pam Ellis, Janet & Dennis Collins, Darryl & Trina Ellis, and Kim & Chris Phillips as well as many special and dear-to-her-heart grandchildren and great-grandchildren including Destiny and Andrew Ellis, Andrew and Mathew Phillips, Stephanie and Cody Beeler and Leroy “Nub” Nelson. Also left to mourn her passing is her dog, Princess. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 7:00 pm officiated by Pastor Jon Farra. Family and friends will gather on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 2:45pm at Greenwood Cemetery for a 3:00pm graveside service. Thank you to all that have supported our family!! Condolences for the family may be shared at www.mynattfh.com. Life Is But A Stopping Place, Life is but a stopping place, A pause in what's to be. A resting place along the road, to sweet eternity. We all have different journeys, different paths along the way. We all were meant to learn some things, but never meant to stay. Our destination is a place, far greater than we know. --Author Unknown