Lillie Laverne "Midge" Ezell

Lillie Laverne “Midge” Ezell passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 in Fredericksburg, Virginia with her loving son by her side. She was 82 years old. Lillie was born in Winnsboro, Louisiana on August 14, 1942. She was the youngest of eleven children born to Willie DeWitt and Lillie Viola Wright.

Lillie is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Sheldon Ezell and her ten brothers and sisters. She is survived and will be greatly missed by her three children: Dennis Nicholas and wife Suzi of Fredericksburg, Virginia; Dawn West and husband Jack of Shelbyville, Tennessee; George Ezell and wife Donna of Vicksburg, Mississippi; her eight wonderful grandchildren, Emma and Katherine Nicholas, John Lee Brewer III, Brandon and Ty Mccrea, Amelia West, Audrey and Ashton Ezell; and her great-granddaughter Chloe Brewer.

Affectionately known as Lillie, Midge, Maw maw, and mom, she was a devoted member of Parkview Baptist Church. Lillie retired in 2004 from her beloved position as an office manager for TA Travel Center. She and her husband Sheldon loved hosting both informal and formal gatherings for family and friends. Their annual family reunions would last for days, welcoming dozens of family members and friends to their home. One of Lillie's greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren. She was also an incredible cook and loved to spend hours tending her garden.

Visitation will be held at Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah, Louisiana at 5:30 PM Friday, March 28, 2025. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Parkview Baptist Church in Tallulah, Louisiana with Bro. Cletus Moak officiating. Burial will follow at Epps Cemetery. 

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