Iris Hodges Helms Ellis, 83, formerly of Stoneville, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013, at Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden.
A graveside service will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, January 2, at Overlook Cemetery.
Mrs. Ellis was born October 10, 1930 in Spray, NC. She was the daughter of the late Gum Hodges and Jennie Scott Hodges. Mrs. Ellis was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.
She is survived by her sister, Peggy Church of Eden; nieces, Iris Jones Thompson and husband, Thomas of Stoneville, and Tina Church of Eden; nephews, Phillip Jones and wife, Pam, and Timothy Hodges, both of Eden; great-niece, Samantha; and great-nephews, Phillip, Jr. and Brandon.
The family will receive friends on Thursday at Overlook Cemetery, prior to the service, 12 Noon to 1 PM. At other times the family will gather at the home of Iris Thompson, 211 Settlement Loop in Stoneville.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Iris,Lit'l Phillip, and family My heart and prayers go out to you she loved you so much and was so appreciative of each visit that she received from any of her family. It was a blessing to just to get to visit with her and the times I heard her sing and talk of Jesus.She loved you Iris and she appreciated you so much for all you did for her.For all the years that I've known such a special lady I was blessed. Now she will glow like a beautiful flower and the music and singing will begin with the ones she loved so much that has went on before.Take comfort in knowing that she's at peace and she does'nt have to suffer anymore. Love and prayers Joe Ann Goad & family
Joe Ann Goad
Iris, Tommy and Family I am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers and thoughts. In Christian Love Charles
Charles Wray,Jr.
Loved you and your music.
Ernie & Lavonne Hunter
My heart goes out to the family. My prayers and thoughts are with you also. It was a shock of Mrs Iris's passing. She was such a special lady. People are brought into our lives for a reason, to make an impression. Iris was that person. She always left an impression on everyone. I never went into her room that I did not come out with a smile or laughing. She will always have a special place in my heart. May God hold her close with him. We will miss her so much. We Love you Iris!!!
Paula Belton,MNC
To Iris and Family, "Miss Iris" was my Mother's (Juanita Stewart) roommate at MNC for a short while. As I removed a heart wreath from that room, she told me to remember her when I used that wreath again and everytime I use that wreath,I see her smile and determination,and the kind words she would have at needed times.She told me many stories about her family and always loved her "day trips" and "overnight stays". She loved you all dearly.
Susan Stewart Stultz
Iris was a good friend at MNC who had a beautiful smile and voice. We will miss her.
Ernie & Lavonne Hunter
you are all in my prayers. Nona was a special lady. I know there will be an empty place in your hearts for years to come. She loved you all. Prayers going up. Irie, I'm here if ya need a shoulder.
pam farmer
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