Ms. Ellen Denise Norris

Ellen Denise Norris, affectionately called “Beasley" the second child born to James C. Cork and Jo Ellen “Norris” Cork on March 12, 1974 in Webster County Hospital. Her early years of education began in the public schools of Choctaw County. During her years as a student in Ackerman High School; she was part of the cheerleader team, student government, honor society, and other school activities excelling in everything she participated in. After graduating from high school, she furthered her education at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi where she received her BA., MBA in Accounting and later became a Certified Public Accountant. Ellen was a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. At an early age, she united with Red Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Eupora, Mississippi where she was taught biblical principle and came to know about salvation. After relocating to Memphis, she later joined and rededicated her life to Christ at The Life Church of Memphis under the leadership of Pastor John Siebeling. Ellen was employed at Baptist College of Health Sciences as a Director of Finance for the past several years. Ellen transitioned from this life on Monday, March 24th when the angel of time met with the angel of eternity and ushered her from labor to reward from Baptist East Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee surrounded by love ones. She will be remembered as a vibrant woman of courage, a fighter, classy, her radiant smile and one who possessed great strength. She leaves to cherish her memories and celebrate her life; her parents, James C. Cork and Jo Ellen Cork; the highlight of her life and pet “Emmie” Norris; two devoted sisters: Daphne Ann Norris and Merlisa Rochelle Scott (Damon L. Scott, Sr.); four brothers: Derrick Beckom (Vickie A. Beckom), Tony Gaston, Robert D. Cork, James L. Cork; three nieces: Latyana Beckom, Mariah Beckom, Abbygail Gaston; three nephews: D’Onte Cork, Derrick Beckom, Jr., Lejamielle Beckom; a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, family and friends. Ellen was preceded in death by her grandparents: Robert O. & Susie Cork; Fred W. and Dollie M. Norris.

Ms. Ellen Denise Norris

April 12, 1974 - March 24, 2014