Ellen Gilliland Handy Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ellen Gilliland Handy (Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 6, 2025 at the age of 79. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ellen Gilliland Handy to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Edward James Handy; and her parents, Richard Henry Gilliland and Kati Hurst Bottoms. She is survived by: her children, Tracie Paul (Chris) and Kevin Handy; her siblings, Richard Gilliland (Sandra) and Teresa Clary (Dan); her grandchildren, Austin Paul (Millicent), Hanna Paul (Braxton), Kaitlyn Handy, Madison Davis and Michelle Williams; her children, Kaitlyn and Madison; her adoptive parent Vaughan (Domma Mahaffey); and her friends, Linda Sue Babb and Jane Brown.
Visitation was held on Monday, February 10th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Rosemary Baptist Church (936 Jackson St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870). A funeral service was held on Monday, February 10th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
