Mary Jo Newman Ellis, 84, of Lenoir City, passed peacefully to her heavenly reward on Oct. 26, 2013.

She was born Aug. 7, 1929, in Soddy, Tenn., to the Rev. C.M. and Hazel Newman. She was the oldest of four children. The family moved to Lenoir City in 1941, when the Rev. Newman took the pastorate of the Sixth Ave Church of God. He pastored until 1950.

Mary Jo married the love of her life W. L. “Leroy” Ellis in 1947. They enjoyed 66 years together.

Mary Jo’s passion was for her church and her family. She retired after 20 years with Walmart of Lenoir City. [Read more…]