Tambria Kay Ellis

Tambria Kay Ellis ("Tammy"), born November 21, 1970, in Lockport, New York, passed away on January 25, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. She was the beloved daughter of David Russell Freeman (Cora) and Katherine Faye Freeman.

Tammy is survived by her loving parents; her husband, Willard Ellis; her brothers, Bishop Anthony Freeman (Karohnda) and David Freeman; her children, Melita Freeman, Quentin Frazier (Justice), Audrey Frazier, and Gabriel Brown; her stepchildren, Sierra Ellis, Russell Ellis, and Joyce Ellis; and her grandchildren, Kassidee Jones, Russell Ellis Jr., Nehemiah Ellis, NyJere Ellis, Royce Ellis, Harmony Carey, Jordan Ellis, Adriana Frazier, Emeri Howard, and Roman Ellis. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.

Tammy attended Springfield South High School and graduated with the Class of 1989, then went on to attend Central State University. She took pride in her career in administration, where she thrived in caring for her coworkers - people she considered family.

Outside of work, Tammy found her greatest joy in spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was an elite shopper who truly lived by the phrase "shop 'til you drop." Tammy loved her church home, Greater Glory Ministries, and held deep love and respect for Bishop Jennings and First Lady Jennings.

Tammy loved everything choir and the music that lifted the name of Jesus. She served faithfully as a Minister and as the Choir Director at Greater Glory Ministries, praising God through every song she sang and every song she directed. She was dedicated to her church family - helping make sure they got to church, serving wherever she was needed, and working tirelessly for her church with love, excellence, and commitment.

Tammy leaves behind a legacy of God, faith, and love. Through the love of God, she touched many hearts and lives and left an unforgettable footprint. Tammy will forever live on in the hearts of all who cherished and loved her.