Dr. Sharon Ellis, Ed.D

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Biography: Dr. Sharon Ellis, Ed. D., age 68, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on July 17th in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sharon Ellis was born in Leachville, Arkansas to Archie and Irene Shumaker on August 19th, 1947. She married Davis Ellis on March 15th, 1968 in Luxora Arkansas. She graduated from Arkansas State with two Bachelors of Arts, she?s obtained two Masters Degrees from University of Central Arkansas and Missouri Southern. She received her Doctorate of Education from the University of Arkansas in 1995. Her teaching career started at Black River Tech with various stops at Missouri State University, Delta State University, Northwest Arkansas Community College and finished her career as the Director of Adult Education for the Fort Smith School system. She was always devoted to everything she was involved with. She recently completed Stephens Ministry at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church in Little Rock. She loved her church family Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Archie Shumaker and Irene Shumaker Crum and her daughter, Toni Ellis of Springfield Missouri. She is survived by her husband, Davis Ellis of North Little Rock Arkansas; her daughter, Mary Ann Cornelison and husband, Charles of Oklahoma City Oklahoma; her sons, Brook Ellis and his wife, Jessica of North Little Rock Arkansas, Brian Ellis and his wife, Jana of Bryant Arkansas, her brothers, Larry and his wife, Nell Shumaker, Bud and his wife, Susie Shumaker her sisters, Wanda Love and Glenda Galyean, grandchildren, Peyton Jackson, Creighton and Hunter Cornelison, Jack, Mark, Eli, Annabelle, Weston Ellis and her great grandson, Cole Jackson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Davis Ellis, Brian Ellis, Brook Ellis, Charles Cornelison, Creighton Cornelison, Hunter Cornelison. Memorial Service will be 2:00 P.M. July 21, 2016 at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church with Dr. Jeffrey Hampton officiating. Private Interment will precede the memorial service at North Little Rock Veteran?s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Stephens Ministry at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.

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Ron Hayes

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Steve Shumaker & Family

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We are deeply saddened to hear of Sharon's passing. She will be missed here on earth by all that knew and loved her. She was so much like her mother, Aunt Irene.

Rev. Aubrietta Jones

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Sharon was a dear person. So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Scott Pitts

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Interesting that Southwest High School in Washburn Missouri isn't mentioned in her obituary. As one of many of her students at Southwest High School she made the biggest difference for me in high school. She was my business teacher and FBLA Advisor. With her instruction I became a State Award Winning typist (120 wpm no mistakes) and I ran a campaign for State FBLA Vice-President. I lost the campaign (was runner-up). With this tough loss she had a significant role in teaching me about losing and life. A lesson I've taken with me through out my career and life. I've served in several marketing roles in my career with Brands such as Coke and Samsung. I'm deeply grateful to Mrs. Ellis! Sincere condolences to her family (twins in her belly during my junior year)

Marilyn Roller

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

What a shock to hear that she has passed. I was the secretary at the Southwest High School when Sharon taught business at the school. She was loved by all and I am sure the family will miss her tremendously. She is with the Lord now.

Joann Redmond Allison

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I moved to the Buckeye community in 1957.Sharon was the first friend I made.She was such a caring and sweet friend to me. I know her family will miss her so much but please know that she is with our Lord in a much better place. RIP Sharon

davene sharp

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sad to hear this news. Sharon and I worked together at the community college and she was such a wonderful person and friend. My sympathy goes out to her family.
May God bless you.

Mark and Yolanda Long

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My heart goes out to Sharon's family. Maryann, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was way too young. God bless you.

Karolyn farrell

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am
Saddened to read this. May this lovely lady rest in peace. We shared several adult Ed trips together from Nwar to LR. Karolyn

Micaela Shropshire

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I loved Sharon. My heart is breaking for her family. I worked with Sharon in Fort Smith. She spoke so lovingly of her family. She was my mentor and friend. She taught me so much about being a teacher and advocate for students. Sharon was a role model for education, students, teachers, and so many more. I have such great respect for her. She will be missed by all that know her. My heart is hurting...

michael pullen

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Such a dear person.

Michael Bausch

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Brook and Brian,
I am so sorry to hear the passing of your mother. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope memories of your mother bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Miss you guys,
Michael Bausch

Gloria Whitman

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My prayers and condolences will be with the family. My prayer is that you will "look to the hills which comes your help for all your help comes from the Lord" Psalms 121. May God Bless You and Keep You.

Dana Ford Haney

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Sharon was a sweet lady. Very kind to everyone. She will be missed.

Donna Cornelison

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

May God be with and bless all of Sharon's family. And heal their hearts.

Tom Moore

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am