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Cynthia Ellis Obituary

Cynthia Simmons Ellis CHARLESTON -"I'm free, God wanted me now. He set me Free". Cynthia Simmons Ellis passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, September 20, 2018. She is the beloved daughter of the late Deacon Joseph and Martha Simmons. Funeral services will be held this afternoon, Friday, September 28, 2018 at 12:00 Noon in Long Point Missionary Baptist Church, 1857 Snowden Rd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. She will be laid to rest in the church's cemetery. Cynthia is survived by her husband, Christopher Ellis, Jr.; children: Shanequa Ellis, Kendra Ellis-Horlbeck (Jamaal) and Khala Ellis; honorary daughter, Pearl Simmons siblings: Joseph Simmons (Jane), Elizabeth Joseph, Shirley Gadsden (late, Larry), Alfonso Simmons, Lenora Bryant, Sheryl Johnson, Wanda Williams and Derrick Simmons; adoring grandchildren: Christopher Ellis, III, Jalen Elllis, Montai Ellis, Khamani Barnes, Jahzari Gadsden, Sadonnye Ellis, Jamaal Horlbeck, Jr., Jamaria Myers and Jayden Dobson; sisters-in-law, Ethel Harrison (Cleveland), Freddie Blue (Anthony) and Deborah Ellis; brother-in-law, John Ellis (Myrtle) and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.palmettomortuary.com. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO: THE PALMETTO MORTUARY, INC., 1122 MORRISON DR., CHARLESTON, SC, 29403 -Office: 843.727.1230, Fax: 843.724.3528. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2018.

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Karen

September 28, 2018

My deepest sympathy on the loss of Mrs ELLIS may the family be comforted in knowing that those who passed in death God keeps in his memory PSALMS 116:15

September 28, 2018

May God hold all of you tight and comfort your grieving hearts.

Rhonda Randolph

September 28, 2018

Our deepest condolences, we will pray for the family's peace and comfort, love ya!

Diane RAVENEL

September 28, 2018

May you rest in God he knows what is best also how much we can bear so family lift up your head that the king of Glory can come in.weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning so hold on to God and let your morning shine as a sun.God bless and keep you all. Love Ministet D.Ravenel

L Annette Van Hannegeyn

September 28, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Van Hannegeyn Family

Barbara Rivers

September 28, 2018

To: Debbie Ellis and Freddie Blue.
I am deeply saddened to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during your season of sorrow, May your memories bring you comfort in the days and years to come... Rest in peace Cynthia, your labor here is finished.

Roberta Jackson

September 27, 2018

To the Ellis family,

I would like to send my deepest sympathy for the passing of Mrs. Cynthia. The family will be in my prayers.

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