Eveline Gentry
- Jul 20
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 18
Mrs. Eveline (Ellis) Gentry was born in Lovelady, Texas and raised in
Crockett, Texas by Mr. J.D. and Mrs. Ethel Ellis. In 1968 she moved to
Seattle, WA with her infant daughter, LaShandra Ellis. In the early 70’s, she
accepted the Lord and eventually made Northwest Evangelistic Center her
home church under the leadership of Pastor Harold Wood, where she was
active in the Prayer Ministry and choir. While a faithful member of this
church, she met and married her late husband Mr. Kenneth Gentry and
together they were blessed with a child who preceded them in death.
Eveline eventually became employed with the United States Postal
Service where she retired after 41 years of service. During her time on
the job, she operated under the spirit of evangelism as a witness for the
Lord, winning numerous souls for the kingdom of God. In 1991, she and
her husband became faithful members at Tabernacle of Praise Church
in Seattle, WA. She served in the prayer ministry and flowed in a strong
prophetic word until they moved to Texas in 2016 to be closer to family
where she lived until her passing.
Sister Eveline was loved by many and will always be remembered for
her contagious laughter and beautiful smile. Eveline is preceded in death
by her parents J.D. Ellis and Ethel Ellis; and her siblings: James Ellis,
Valine Ellis, Ethel Authorlee, J.D. Ellis, Jr., William Ellis, and Curtis Ellis.
She is survived by her daughter LaShandra Ellis of New Orleans, LA, her
Brother David Ellis and his wife Eugenia Ellis of Crockett TX, and her
sister Dorothy Davis of Crockett, TX. She has one Grandchild, Shetoia
Ellis, and one Great Grandchild, Darrin Hawkins, Jr.
Visitation
Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Jasper Baptist Church
Crockett, TX
Service
Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Jasper Baptist Church
Crockett, TX
Interment
Jasper Cemetery
Crockett TX
A Personal Reflection for Sis. Ellis
As I reflect on the life of Sis. Ellis, I am reminded that some people leave a lasting imprint on our hearts. Sis. Ellis was one of those people. Her kindness, her quiet strength, and her faith made a lasting impression on me and so many others.
As I think about her life, I find myself grateful for the moments we shared, the conversations we had, and the example she set. I will remember her as someone who carried herself with grace and whose presence brought comfort and encouragement to those around her.
I find peace in God’s promise that this is not the end. His Word reminds me that “to be absent from…
Mommy, I thank God for the life that you lived and the example that you gave me as a believer in Jesus Christ. You were a soul winner for the Lord and didn’t want anyone to leave this world without accepting Christ as their personal Savior.
As a single parent, you always took care of me and made sure that I had everything that I needed to grow up to be a responsible adult.
I truly appreciate all that you have done for me and my daughter over the years and the love that you gave. I will truly miss you, your smile, your laughter and prayers that carried me through some of the hardest times in my life.
I…