Mrs. Ellen Harding Gentry
04/27/1941 - 09/03/2024
Mrs. Ellen Harding Gentry, age 83, of Kenbridge, died on Tuesday September 3, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was a retired Registered Nurse. Mrs. Gentry is survived by her husband of 64 years, John A. Gentry, Jr. of Kenbridge; her daughter, Elizabeth Gentry Thompson of Kenbridge (Mike); her son, Dennis Gentry of Kenbridge; her two grandchildren: Michaele Thompson (D.J. Lacks) and Dustin Thompson (Taylor Parrish) and her six great-grandchildren: Tyler, Jasmine, Lily, Matthew, Willow and Lucy. Mrs. Gentry was preceded in death by her son, John Anderson Gentry, lll; her parents: Aaron and Ruby Harding; her sister, Eva Mae Belcher and her two brothers: Aaron Harding and Kelly Harding. The Gentry family wishes to thank Mrs. Gentry’s caregivers, Barbara Johnson and Hali Wood for their loving care; Vangela Gunn, Cindy Hite, Vickie McDaniel, Joy Lee and Morgan Abbott for their love and support and the entire staff of Amedysis hospice. The family will receive friends on Friday September 6th from 12 noon until 6:00 P.M. at the Gentry home. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Gentry family.
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“With heartfelt condolences “
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sisterhood
My precious Ellen, my Aaron’s sister, you are very loved . Our perfect southern lady, You are now with all those who loved you here but have gone ahead. We will see you in Heaven very soon sis.
Elizabeth my prayers are with you.
Pastor
Condolences… May God bring peace and comfort to you and your family during this difficult lose.
Prayers for the Gentry Family.
I always enjoyed talking with Mrs Gentry when we had hair appointments with Cindy Hite. She was a special lady. One of sweetest. She will be missed by all that knew her.
I remember Mrs. Gentry when she nursed at Heritage Hall when my mother-in-law was a patient there. Mrs Gentry was so very kind to her and she loved her. The family was most appreciative. God bless and comfort the family in this sad time.
One of the sweetest kindest most beautiful nurses I ever worked with!! Just full of love for her husband and family. A pure joy to know and so sad to hear of her passing
Kathy Prewitt
Such a sweet friend and prayer warrior. Love you Ellen.
Sincere condolences to John and family.
Lori Spain
I have such fond memories of Ellen. She was so kind and loving and beautiful. Everything a lady should be. Prayers for comfort for John, Dennis and Elizabeth. I know that Ellen and John John are happy together in heaven.
I am thinking of you all. Respectfully, Kim