Evelyn Ann Ellis, 73 of Plantation, FL (formerly of Mattapoisett, MA) passed away suddenly on October 2, 2023. She was born on September 23, 1950, in Quincy, MA, (William and Bertha Simpson). Loving wife of Timothy Ellis of Plantation, FL. The loving mother of Sean Ellis and his wife, Kathleen (Davenport) of Medford, MA. Devoted mother of Nicholas Ellis of Plantation, FL. Loving grandmother of Frankie and Declan Ellis of Medford, MA. Dear Sister of William Simpson III and Thomas Simpson of Mattapoisett, MA, James Simpson of Eustis, FL, Priscilla and her husband Kenneth McDonald of Braintree, MA. Also survived by her nieces and nephews.
Evelyn graduated from Truesdale Hospital School of Nursing and had a remarkable 40-year career as a registered nurse, working in hospitals, nursing homes, home health, and case management. Her hobbies focused on the arts, primarily painting and the theater. Evelyn was a caring and loving person who truly enjoyed serving Christ through service to others.
Memorial services will be held at Plantation Baptist Church, 11700 NW 28th Ct, Plantation, FL on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 6:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Evelyn’s name can be made to Sheridan House Family Ministries, 1700 S. Flamingo Rd, Davie, Florida 33325, www.sheridanhouse.kindful.com.
An Additional memorial service will be held at Saint Anthony Church, 26 Hammond St, Mattapoisett, MA 02739 on Saturday, October 14th, 2023, at 10 am. Interment will be held at a later date.
