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Josephine Sharon Ellington, 76, a lifetime resident of Granville County passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at her home.

A native of Granville County, she was the daughter of the late Maynard and Lucille Sharon. Josephine was a member of Delrayno Baptist Church and retired from Walmart.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, January 29, 2017 in the Eakes Funeral Home Chapel in Oxford by Rev. John Yount. Burial will be in Meadowview Memorial Park.

Surviving are a daughter, Sherry Ellington Goss (DeLane) of Stem; two sons, Glenn Ellington (Faye) of Youngsville, Joey Ellington (Cindy) of Oxford; four sisters, Carolyn Cooke of Stovall, Mildred Cox of Mebane, Minnie Adcock of Oxford, Louise Greenway of Oxford; a brother, Walter (Tommy) Sharon of Oxford and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lex Radford Ellington and a brother, James Sharon.

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 29, 2016 from 12:30 – 1:45 P.M. prior to the service at Eakes Funeral Home in Oxford and at other times at the home.

 

January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017
Joey and family, I am sorry for your loss, your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Norma Murray Goss
January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017
Thinking of you with sympathy and prayers. So very sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet and caring person and will be missed. Will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017
Joey,Glenn, Sherrie and family, It saddens me to hear of Josephine's death. We have lost so many precious people in the family. I'm praying God will comfort you and keep you safe.
January 28, 2017
January 28, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May your family find comfort in the many memories of Josephine. Thinking of your family and especially Tommy and his family at this time of sorrow. Prayers from Tommy's brother and sister-in-law from Roxboro, NC.
January 28, 2017
January 28, 2017
Thoughts and prayers to all your family during this sad time. May you find comfort in the Lords grace.

Mavis' daughter. Tammy Hicks O'Briant in Roxboro
January 27, 2017
January 27, 2017
Thoughts and prayers with you all. Many precious memories that I will cherish. Prayers for peace and comfort. Prayers from Fort Worth Texas

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January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017
Joey and family, I am sorry for your loss, your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Norma Murray Goss
January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017
Thinking of you with sympathy and prayers. So very sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet and caring person and will be missed. Will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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