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Betty McBride (Ellis) - Class Of 1965 VIEW PROFILE

Betty McBride Steed Ellis

NOVEMBER 30, 1946 ~ SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (AGE 72)
 
 
Betty McBride Steed Ellis, 72, of Phenix City, Alabama, went to be with her Lord on Monday, September 30, 2019 at West Georgia Hospice in LaGrange Georgia.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Est on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at VanceBrooks Funeral Home 3738 Highway 431 North Phenix City, AL with Pastor Michael Hornsby officiating. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm EST at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Columbus, Georgia.
Ms. Betty was born in Savannah, Georgia, the daughter of the late Alvin McBride and Ruth Bass McBride Councilman. She later relocated to Columbus Georgia where she began working her career of many years with the Muscogee County School System as a Paraprofessional. She loved her children at school, but after 22 years, she retired to be with her own family. Her life was surrounded by family and music. She loved singing about her Lord and Savior and never missed an opportunity to bring the news of Jesus to the lost. When Ms. Betty was not singing, she loved spending precious moments with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ellis was preceded in death by her husband Bobby F. Ellis, one brother John Councilman, and a sister, Jane Jones
Left behind to cherish the memory of Ms. Betty are two sons, Jimmy Steed and his wife Denise of LaGrange, GA and Johnathan Steed and his wife Rebecca of Crestview, FL; one sister Ann Logan and husband Bill of Columbus, GA; a special sister in law Charlene Councilman; one brother Bill McBride and wife Nancy of Columbus, GA; five grandchildren Haley Pearce, Kaleb Steed, Blake Steed, Morgan Steed, Nicolas Steed, Kendell Johansen and David Gant; one great grandson Jaxon Pearce and a host of other niece, nephews and church family.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers, please make contributions to West Georgia Hospice 1510 Vernon Road LaGrange, GA 30240



 
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10/02/19 09:16 AM #1    

Sandra Nall (Pearman) (1965)

My sincere sympathy to Betty’s family.  I have so many good memories of Baker, church and Betty - hearing her sing was a joy.  We were in MYF together. Betty sang at my wedding, December 18, 1966 at South Columbus Methodist Church. I know she will be missed.  Rest In Peace, Sweet Friend. 


10/02/19 12:11 PM #2    

Treesa Colley (Holland) (1965)

So sorry to hear of Betty passing away.i will always remember her beautiful singing.


10/02/19 12:27 PM #3    

Gary Bender (1965)

My condolences to the family. I haven't seen or spoken to Betty since I joined the USAF in 1966. I knew her all through school and remember her as a kind and gentle soul. May she rest in peace.


10/02/19 01:48 PM #4    

Burlyn Barker (Finch) (1965)

Sad news. Remember her smile and kind personality. Prayers for the family.

10/02/19 08:42 PM #5    

Elaine Bradford (Anderson) (1965)

In the arms of the angels...


10/03/19 01:01 PM #6    

Jeanne Penny (Sewell) (1965)

I am so sorry to hear about Betty.  Her sister, Ann, noted that Betty had health problems over the last couple of years.  I had fond memories of Betty.  My condolences to her family.  Jeanne


10/04/19 10:36 AM #7    

Linda Womble (Fowler) (1965)

Prayers for the family.  So sad to hear of the passing of Betty.


10/05/19 11:34 AM #8    

Clyde Willis McComas (1965)

My condolences to Betty's family and many, many friends. May we all look forward to asking her to show us around Heaven.


02/13/20 09:42 AM #9    

Ewell Pritchett (1961)

My sympathy to all the family.  The McBride family and ours were long-time friends, schoolmates, and neighbors for many years.  I was good friends with her brother Bill.
Ewell D. Pritchett
BHS 1961


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