Ecclesiastes 3: To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:A time to be BORN…February 29, 1928 (Early childhood at Rotherwood Mansion under the ownership of John B. Dennis.)

A time to DIE…December 2, 2021A time to WEEP…Loved ones who preceded Jill in death: Parents, James and Inez Looney; Husband, Mack Henry Ellis and much beloved aunt, Hazel Stacy.A time to LOVE… Seven children left to mourn her loss: Dawnella Ellis (Tim Kyle) Robert (Carolyn) Ellis Mack (Marilyn) Ellis Michael Ellis Bruce (Nannie) Ellis Craig (Gayle) Ellis Voncilla (Everette) Ellis FulsonA time to LAUGH…15 Grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren: Tinna Thompson (adopted daughter of Dawnella), Kevin Evans, Lindsay Ellis,
Erin Harrison, Mitchell Ellis, Mack Henry Ellis, Nikki Rutledge, Tyren
McClendon, Jocelyn Ellis, Emerson Ellis, Monique Wylie, E.J. Fulson, Emory McClain, Delane Fulson, and Matthew Fulson. Khaliah, Kaden, Hayden, Paige, Amir, Mack Henry III, McKenna, Demarquez, Vashawn, Justin, Little Rah, and Londyn. Braylon, Sage, Zoe, Jaylen, Anayia, Noah, Marquis, Erielle, Amani, Emory Jr., and Elijah. As well as a host of adopted children and great-grandchildren.A time to EMBRACE… Retired counselor and educator of Kingsport City Schools after 38 years (Douglass and Dobyns-Bennett)Kingsport Parks & RecreationHolston Habitat for HumanityBethel AME Zion Church musician 50 plus years Kingsport Junior League2015 Inaugural Class Inductee to the KCS Hall of FameNoted for her exemplary service, humility, positivity and service as a role model to many.At the age of 89 she becam an accomplished author with her book, Denny at Rotherwood.Kingsport Retired Teachers AssociationJill was a shining example of what it means to be a pillar in the community.Ecclesiastes 3:11 - He hath made everything beautiful in HIS time.The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 8, 2021 from 5 pm – 8 pm at Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church. Funeral services for Ms. Virgealia "Jill" Ellis will be conducted Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 11 am from Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church. Interment will follow at the VA National Cemetery Mt. Home TN.