Ellene Emily Flowers Mrs.

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June 25, 1927 ~ December 23, 2013

Born in: Buford, GA
Resided in: Stone Mountain, GA

  Ellene Emily Flowers, 86, of Stone Mountain, Georgia passed away December 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Charlie Flowers, son-in-law Bobby Floyd and grandson Mack Taylor Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Marie Richardson & husband Kelley of Locust Grove, GA,  son, Hugh Flowers & wife Judy of Norcross, GA, daughter, Peggy Taylor & husband Kenneth of Stockbridge, GA, daughter, Joy Hardy & husband Sonny of McDonough, GA, daughter Helen Floyd of Lagrange, GA, 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. She was a longtime member of Stone Mountain First Baptist Church and the Joy Sunday Class where she served as secretary /treasurer. She retired from Lithonia Emergency Lighting after 20 years of service.   Ellene was a devoted wife of fifty years.  She loved God, her family, and her church. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy.  She worked faithfully at Stone MountainFirstBaptistChurch overseeing hospitality efforts, preparing bulletins, and greeting members and visitors alike. Some of her favorite outings were trips with the Seniors to Ellijay and Branson .Through her crocheting skills, many people were blessed with baby blankets, shawls, and scarves.  Her needlepoint crosses were given to prison ministries, as well as all hospital staff members caring for her during her illness.  The garbage collecter, the postman, and the policemen were all familiar with her cooking skills, as she blessed them with many cakes and banana nut bread.  She would meet them in the heat of summer with a cold glass of water. Ellene loved the Georgia Bulldogs, the Atlanta Braves, and was a fan of the Atlanta Falcons.She was a Godly example of the virtuous woman mentioned in Proverbs 31.  Her price is far above rubies.Everyone who met her loved her. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, her church family, lifelong friends and extended family.  

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  1. Praying that The Lord will strengthen you and give you peace during this time of your loss.
    Shelia Wade Keener

  2. Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Knowing that she is at rest and with our precious Lord and Savior Jesus I know gives you the best comfort anyone could ask for. Please know that I am keeping you all in my prayers during this time.
    Love,
    Valerie Sumrall

  3. We are saddened by your loss and truly pray for the time mentioned in Revelation 21:4 where we are told there will be no more death and no more tears. May the God of all comfort help you during your difficult days ahead.

  4. Peggy and family , so sorry for your loss. God is and will be with you. I know your faith will keep you strong. Will be praying for you. Beverley carter

  5. We will miss her so at church. She was a wonderful example of God’s love We share your loss and ask God’s comfort for each family member.

  6. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies. My heart goes out to the family. Death is something we will never get use to. In fact, God’s Word refers to death as an enemy. (1 Corinthians 15:26) It is comforting to know that very soon our loving Heavenly Father, Jehovah God, will remove death once and for all and give us the opportunity to see our loved ones again here on the earth.

  7. Helen, so sorry to hear about your mom. I also lost my mom at Christmas. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May you be filled with the peace and joy that only “He” can bring. Love you.

  8. So sorry to hear of Granny’s passing. I had a wonderful visit with her some time ago. She was a very special lady and I too will miss her. God bless you all.


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