Frances Elynor Ellis
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Frances Elynor Ellis

  • July 25, 1930 - February 5, 2012
  • Metairie, Louisiana
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“Elynor was such a lovely woman. I felt honored to include her in our family. She truly believed in family and always had an upbeat attitude. I...Read More » ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Kathleen Powers - Springfield, VA

“My heart and prayers are there for the family! ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Stephani Campbell - MS

“They say it takes a village to raise a child. I am lucky to have grown up in a generation that still kept some of the old village traditions of...Read More » ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: Roxane Assaf - Chicago, IL

“Karyn, Kurt and Ross, Please know we are praying for strength for your family in this time of sadness. Please let us know if we can be of any help...Read More » ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: Lynn & Lisa Waguespack; Nicholas & Nathan Bourgeois

“My prayers go out to the whole family. May God keep his arms around all of you. God bless all of you now and always. ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: Lettie Pleming - Metairie, LA

“Brenda, I just want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We stand ready to help you in any way we can. Love, Edie...Read More » ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: David Darragh - New Orleans, LA

“Elynor holds a special place in our hearts, and we are forever grateful to her for spending time with A.C. in his later years.She was loved by all....Read More » ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Gloria Chatelain - Colleyville, TX

“Elynor was such a wonderful and caring woman. She brought such happiness to my grandfather, AC Centanni. My thoughts and prayers are with her and...Read More » ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: Robyn Girard - Los Gatos, CA

“This dear sister-in-law was one of my Mom's best friends. My Mother and Elynor shared a bond that was never shaken and endured through many trials...Read More » ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Jerlyn W Courtney - Baton Rouge, LA

“The entire staff at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home wishes to express their sincere condolences. ”
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Frances Elynor Wolfe Ellis quietly passed away on February 5, 2012 at her home in Metairie. A native of Girard, Al.(born July 25, 1930) Elynor lived most of her life in New Orleans, growing up in Uptown and later residing in Lakeview until Hurricane Katrina took her home. Elynor was preceded in death by her parents Estelle Maude Wolfe and Dr. Horace Milton Wolfe and her brother Horace Milton Wolfe, Jr. Beloved mother of 4 daughters, Brenda Macaluso (Kevin), Suzanne Ellis, Karyn Kienitz (Kurt), and Cynthia D'Arcangelis ( Gabe), and "Gran" to Anthony, Lauren, and Michael Macaluso, Jessica and Elizabeth Meyer and Ross Browning, her loving grandchildren. Elynor dedicated her life taking care of her 4 girls and later her mother. Elynor was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. She loved New Orleans and all of its allure and passed her time reading about New Orleans, its history and painted scenes of the city she loved. She was an avid Saints and LSU fan, rarely missing a football game. A retired educator for Jefferson Parish Schools, Elynor taught many years at Phoebe Hearst Elementary School where she coached the students competing in academic games to success at the state level for many years. She will be missed dearly by family and friends.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Thursday, February 9, 2012, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA, at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until service time. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity preferred. To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.