Frances Wilene Ellis

February 12, 1941 - December 3, 2021

Frances “Billie” Wilene Ellis, 80 of Crawfordville, Florida passed away on December 3, 2021. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee to Reverend Wilton and Elizabeth (Potts) Smith. Billie moved to Florida 25 years ago from Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was a Registered Nurse and later an instructor for future LPN’s. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor’s of Science of Nursing degree. She was a lifetime member of the Ladies VFW, a Lion’s Club Member, and Food & Beverage Directory with the Holiday Inn University. She enjoyed bowling, hot-air ballooning, and traveling worldwide. Billie was married to her beloved husband, Steve Ellis. They had just celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary before his death in October of 2019. Billie is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Jimmy Moore Ellis; and brothers, Gerald Smith, Gene Smith and Jerry Smith. Survivors include her daughters, Oretta Gail Ellis, Jackie Ellis Elliot (Rich) and Sheila Ellis Watson (Danny); grandchildren, Michael Breeding, Steven Grissom, Kimberly Sipes, Richard Hearn, Daniel Moore, Lindsay Pleasant, Shelby Pleasant, Rob Watson and Stuart Watson; and great-grandchildren, Ethan, Erin, Riley, Gavin and Daniel. David Conn and Kimberly Crum with Bevis Funeral Home of Crawfordville are assisting the family with arrangements. (850-926-3333, www.bevisfh.com) They will also be assisted by Dyersburg Funeral Home in Dyersburg, Tennessee. David Conn and Kimberly Crum with Bevis Funeral Home of Crawfordville are assisting the family with arrangements. (850-926-3333, www.bevisfh.com)