Lula Anne Smith Ellis, 79, passed away at Rex Hospital Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Anne was born August 4, 1940 in Wake County, the daughter of the late Walter and Vashtie Smith. She is preceded in death by her husband James Dwight Ellis, three sisters, Ruby Moon, Gladys Medlin, Jeanette Mangum, and two brothers Simon Smith and Parker Smith.

Anne is survived by her sister Lois Hicks of Garner; brother Wade Smith of Raleigh; several nieces and many friends and members of her "extended family". A private service will be held Friday, August 23, 2019 at Montlawn Memorial Park.