Naomi Gamble Ellis
August 9, 1927 - August 14, 2011
Naomi Gamble Ellis, 84, died Sunday, August 14, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband James Ellis, Sr., baby Cynthia, and parents Patrick Gamble and Mary Hatfield Gamble. She was born on August 9, 1927 in Edgecombe County and educated in Rocky Mount public schools. In 1946, Naomi married James Ellis, Sr. and to this union five children were born. When she became a Jehovah's Witness and while in a loving relationship with Him; she was able to devote her life to loving, caring, sharing, and praying for her entire family and others. She was a devoted servant in ministry, where she allowed her light to shine. Naomi is survived by her children, Deloise E. Cox of Rocky Mount, NC; James Ellis, Jr. of Trenton, NJ; Evon Battle of Piscataway, NJ; Lorenzo Ellis (Angela) of Rocky Mount, NC; Savannah Lee Spearman (Terry) of Rocky Mount, NC; 9 grandchildren, Timothy (Tammy), Cynthia, Malcolm, Lorenzo "Little Lo", Norman, Kisha (David), Chantell (Shawn), Crystal, Travis, 15 great-grandchildren, a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, sisters-in-law, Callie Mae Gamble and Blanche Ellis.
Naomi Gamble Ellis, 84, died Sunday, August 14, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband James Ellis, Sr., baby Cynthia, and parents Patrick Gamble and Mary Hatfield Gamble. She was born on August 9, 1927 in Edgecombe County and educated... View Obituary & Service Information