Ella Marie Anderson

Ella Marie Anderson, 72, of Newport, passed away Saturday, January 18­, 2020, at Carteret Health Care.

Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Beaufort. Interment will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens in Beaufort.

Ella Anderson was born May 20th, 1947 in Newport, NC to the late Dollar Ree Wilson and Charles Anderson.  Ella was educated through the Carteret and Craven County school system.   She worked at Carteret Nursing home as a cook and befriended families of the facility.    She studied baking at Carteret Community College in Morehead, NC and  became known for her cakes throughout the county.  Her cakes were always a work of art, and she enjoyed seeing the smiles on those who they were made for.  She never turned anyone down and made sure she added love to every order.  She became a visual storyteller giving life to the past and future.  She never met a stranger and always was willing to lend a hand to those in need.   She loved God and joined Mt. Zion, Missionary Baptist Church and was elated to join the choir.  Her love for music inspired her to record her single “Now is the Time”, which became a favorite amongst friends and family.

Ella gave her best in all that she did.  Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren are a direct reflection of her work ethics, love for family as well as kindness and respect towards others.

She is survived by her daughter, Harriett Ames of Brandywine, Maryland; son, Elvin H. Henry III of Newport; sister, Carol Brown of Havelock; grandchildren, Crystal Wilson, Brandi Myers, Jaleh Ames, Donald A. Ames,  Emily Wirthem and Michelle Sakley; great-grandchildren, Silas Wilson, Kairi Wilson and Siana Wilson; niece, Tiffany George; and nephew, Jermaine Brown.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dollar Ree Wilson and Charles Anderson.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, January 24­, 2020, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Flowers are welcome.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.