Annette F. Ellison

Annette Frances Ellison was born in Philadelphia, PA, on August 24, 1962, a bouncing, healthy 8 lbs. 2 oz. baby. She was much loved by her parents, Ann and the late William G. Ellison, her paternal grandparents, the late Frances E. and William M. Ellison, her maternal grandparents, the late Anna B. and Philip W. Eastman, Jr., her Great-grandparents, the late Grant and Ruth Watson. Annette enjoyed learning, which was evident in her high grades and extracurricular activities throughout grades K to 12, in the Public Schools of Calvert County, Maryland. At Northern High School, she acted as one of the leads in the play “Godspell.” She played first trombone (like her Grandfather Phil) in the brass section of the Northern High SchoolBand. Her accomplishments among many included being selected for the National Honor Society at NHS. For her Graduation, she was allowed to drive herself to the Ceremony. Her friendships developed into lasting relationships with the welcoming families of: the Platers, the Grays, the Jeffries, the Jones, the Hawkins, the Hollands and the Tylers, and especially her beloved Stepfather, Robert Isiah Tyler. After visiting several churches with her Mother, who visited or played on many occasions, Annette chose to be baptized and give her life to the Lord at Bethel Way of the Cross Church, Inc. in Huntingtown, MD under the leadership of the late Bishop Jacob A. Green. After moving to Concord, Virginia to live with her adored Nananie (Anna), she joined, independently of her Grandmother's membership at New Hope Baptist Church, and worshiped at The Jesus Center pastored by Elder Alfred A. Jones in Appomattox. At age 19, the first diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder occurred while she was attending the University of Pennsylvania. This illness would rear up every three or four years, as she attended Howard University, Central Virginia Community College (AA in Communications). In Kissimmee, at Valencia Community College, she earned an AA in Office Business Management. Annette worked at SUBWAY in Washington, D.C., Lynchburg, Roanoke, and Kissimmee achieving Master Sandwich Artist Level and was voted Employee of the Month several times. She would rally after every hospitalization, the meds reevaluations, and the therapy sessions. Her faith and trust in God was her mainstay. Family and church members also provided the support for her recuperation. Annette, fondly called Netti, was determined to finish school, and go back to her employment. She served God by playing hymns determinedly on her trombone from time to time, working with children at 1st United Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic, Inc. lead by Pastor Hector Carpenter, and with Youth United For Christ owned and operated by Dr. Marlene Watson . Netti was ecstatic after submitting her resume, being interviewed, and then hired as a Facility Attendant at Kissimmee City Hall. Her new office was with the Parks & Recreation Department under the affable Elizabeth Goodwin Harris. Sadly this last bipolar crisis was not survivable. On December 31st, Annette succumbed early in the morning at 9:16. We believe that her much loved Nananie & Maryland Godmother Willa Mae Plater, welcomed her home to Glory. Rest in Peace Baby Girl! Annette leaves to grieve those who have cherished and loved her: her mother, Ann Y. Eastman Ellison (Bynum) Tyler; her Stepfather, Robert I. Tyler: her Brothers William “Billy” P. Ellison, John L. “John-John” Ellison (Liana), & Robert “BeBop” W. Tyler; her Sisters Vivian L. Davis, Kendra Ellison, her Bynum sisters- Linda & Jackie, daughters of the late Kenneth Bynum, Sr.; her Nephews Grant Ellison, Termaine Dion Tyler, Sven Andrew Parker Tyler, & Deandre Davis; her Nieces Alexandra Ellison, Natalie Pirner, Jeanna Tyler, Taja Tyler, and Tamaris Tyler; her Uncle Joseph Isiah Tyler, Jr., her Aunt Eugenia Tyler-Stepney; her DC/FL Godmother Anna M. Davis Pinellas; her confidantes Cora, Velma. Yoli, Bickley, Crystal, Eddie, Tracy, and Sheila; her Christian families; the beloved Cousins who stretch from Hawaii to our East Coast. Finally, her friends, classmates and co-workers from childhood through adulthood will be missing this prayerful, wonderful, & joyful Sister-Girl!

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Annette F. Ellison

August 24, 1962 - December 31, 2019