Elizabeth "Lizzie" Essex's obituary , Passed away on December 19, 2024 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Essex

September 22, 1933 - December 19, 2024 (91 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Essex's obituary , Passed away on December 19, 2024 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Covington Memorial Funeral Home

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Elizabeth "Lizzie" Essex

September 22, 1933 - December 19, 2024 (91 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Elizabeth Essex Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Elizabeth Essex of Fort Wayne, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Elizabeth left this world on December 19, 2024 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jesse Bowen and Roxie Bowen (McNeal); her husband Ernest Essex Sr.; and her siblings, Louis Bowen, Freddie Lee Bowen, Emmitt Bowen, Mattie Louise Shade and Michael Bowen.

She is survived by: her children, Ernest Essex Jr., Harold Essex, Sylvester "Stevie" Essex, Kimothy Essex (Angela) and Debra Ann Powers (Sam); and her siblings, Robert Seal Bowen, Phillistine Sharp and Barbara Jean Underwood.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Covington Memorial Funeral Home (8408 Covington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Covington Memorial Funeral Home



Sat

Dec 28

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Covington Memorial Funeral Home
8408 Covington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Sat

Dec 28

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Covington Memorial Funeral Home
8408 Covington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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