Nellie Ellis

nbsp;Nellie Ruth Allen Ellis, 84, of Albany went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Funeral services honoring her life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., (TODAY) July 3, 2009 in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home with interment to follow at Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Doerun.nbsp; Rev. Lester Allen and Pastor Robin Chaplin will officiate. Nellie Ruth Allen Ellis was born on January 2, 1925 in Crisp County, GA. She was the widow of the late Melvin Allen and Milton Ellis.nbsp; She was a Charter member of Bible Baptist Church having been a member for over 44 years and was a faithful prayer warrior. She was always the first to give the Lord Praise when given the opportunity to testify in church.nbsp; She enjoyed working in her yards, fishing and loved spending time with her family. Survivors include her four sons, Melvin Dwain Allen and his wife, Pat of Albany, Travis Ray Allen and his wife, Sally of Lee County, Royce Allen and his wife, Sue of Albany and Terry Allen and his wife, Carol of Albany; Grandchildren, Rebecca Allen, Waymond Allen and his wife, Kim, Melissa Carroll and her husband, Samuel, Travis Allen, Jr. and his wife, Becky, Tammy Holmes and her husband, Jerry, Sylvia Wilkerson and her husband, Terry, Jennie Snow and her husband, Steve, Carla Rey and her husband, Brett, Chuck Allen, Kevin Allen, Holly Gurr and her husband, Chris, Traci Hagadone and her husband, Travis; 22 great-grandchildren; special friend, Sharon Warren; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. The family will receive friends (today) July 3, 2009 from 12:30 p.m. until the funeral hour at Hall amp; Hall Funeral Home.