Nellie Mae (Horner) Ellett (1885 - 1943)

Born 6 Oct 1885 in Chesterfield, Virginia, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Joseph Marcellous Ellett — married 24 Dec 1906 in Virginia, United States

Descendants

Died 5 Jul 1943 at age 57 in Richmond, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Nellie May Horner, aka Mrs. Joseph Marcellus Ellett (12 Feb 1883 - 24 Oct 1961) Age 57

Birth and Parents

daughter of Samuel Alexander Horner (23 July 1851 - 29 March 1906) and Lydia Frances (Camp) Horner (30 Oct 1861 - 13 Feb 1951).

Marriage to Joseph Marcellous Ellett

On 24 Dec 1906 in Chesterfield, Virginia, Nellie Mae Horner married Joseph Marcellous Ellett, son of Cornelius Ellett and Ella Cheatham.

2 known Children: 2 daughters

Together Nellie May Horner and Joseph Marcellous Ellett had 2 known children, 2 daughters, both of whom were born in Chesterfield County. In chronological order the known children are:

• 1. Doris Ella Ellett, aka Mrs. Calvin Buddy Hinton (25 Sept 1907 - 7 Dec 1997) Age 71; Her remains were donated to MCV
• 2. Frances Mae Ellett, aka Mrs. Robert Nuel Swift (27 Oct 1915 - 6 Oct 2006) Age 90; Bermuda Memorial Park, Plot: Section 1, Enon, Chesterfield, VA., Find A Grave: Memorial #82719068

Death & Burial

On 5 July 1943 in Chesterfield, Virginia Nellie May (Horner) Ellet died. She was 57 years old.

Her remains were laid to rest at Branch's Baptist Church Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia. A Find-A-Grave memorial has been created for Nellie May (Horner) Ellet. The site has good information and a photo of her tombstone. If you want to you may access the site here: Find A Grave: Memorial #7801451

Obituary Notice

“There are 2 obituaries for Nellie Mae (Horner) Ellett, printed on the same page, one in column 2 and the other in column 3. They contain different information so both are provided.

“Mrs. J. M. Ellett. Mrs. Nellie Mae Ellett, wife of J. M. Ellett, who died Monday at her residence, on Broad Rock Road, Chesterfield County, will be buried in Branch’s Baptist Church Cemetery, following funeral services there at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert Swift, of Hopewell, and Mrs. Calvin Hinton; her mother, Mrs. Lydia Horner; a sister, Mrs. H. C. Wilkinson; a brother, Harry Horner, and two grandchildren. “ Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia) Wednesday, 7 July 1943, Column 2, Page 19.

“Ellett – Died suddenly July 5, 1943 at her residence on Broad Rock Road, Chesterfield County, Va., Mrs. Nellie Mae Ellett. Besides her husband, J. M. Ellett, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert Swift, of Hopewell, and Mrs. Calvin Hinton; two grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Lydia Horner; two aunts, Mrs. S. D. Texter and Mrs. Herschel Goode. The remains rest at Morrissett’s Funeral home. Funeral services will be held 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, from Branch’s Baptist Church, Interment Church Cemetery.” Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia) Wednesday, 7 July 1943, Column 3, Page 19. Accessed via Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/828033408/?terms=%22J%20M.%20Ellett%22&match=1

Sources

Daughter's Obit: Frances Mae Ellett Swift

• Frances Mae Ellett, aka Mrs. Robert Nuel Swift (27 Oct 1915 - 6 Oct 2006) Age 90; Bermuda Memorial Park, Plot: Section 1, Enon, Chesterfield, VA.,

"Frances Swift. Frances Mae Ellett Swift, of Hopewell, died on Friday, Oct 6, 2006; just 21 days shy of her 91 st birthday. She was the widow of Robert Nuel Swift Sr., who passed away on Dec. 29, 2002. The Swifts were married on March 30, 1940 at Branches Baptist Church, and lacked one day of being married 62 years and 9 months. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Hopewell since 1940 and was born Oct 27, 1915. Her children are Robert (Bobby) Nuel Swift Jr., Doris Mae Blevins and Douglas Roger Swift. She was always a soft spoken, gentle Christian lady. Her grandchildren are Laura Jones Sylvester, Christy Jones, Melanie Jones and David Swift. The great-grandchildren are Sydney Sylvester, Jack and Sam Sylvester, and Aaron Jones. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight, Oct 8, at Nelsen Funeral Home-Gould Chapel, 214 N. Sixth Ave. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church, Hopewell, at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2006. The Rev. Jeff Raymond officiating. Interment will be at Bermuda Memorial Park.” The Progress-Index (Petersburg, Virginia) Sunday, 8 October 2006, Column 3, Page A6. Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/516492430/

Daughter's Obit: Doris Ella Ellett

Doris Ella Ellett, aka Mrs. Calvin Buddie Hinton (25 Sept 1907 - 7 Dec 1997) Age 90; her remains were donated to Medical College of Virginia. “Hinton. Mrs. Doris E. Hinton, 90, of Richmond, Va., died December 7, 1997. She is survived by her daughter, Marjorie Ann Ballas; son-in-law, Samuel Ballas, grandchildren Wayne Ballas, David Ballas, Nathan and Justin Ballas. At her request, her body will be donated to MCV for medical research. No funeral or memorial service will be held at this time. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Baptist Church. Our love will always be with you.” Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia) Tuesday, 9 December 1997, Column 4, Page 18. Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/833197412/?terms=%22Doris%20Hinton%22&match=1