Ellen Ray Varnado Wilson

Ellen Ray Varnado Wilson, age 89, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 in Pass Christian. Mrs. Wilson was born in Poplarville and was a life long resident of the coast. She was also a retired seamstress. Ellen is preceded in death by her husband, James Wilson. Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth Marie Johnson; her sons, James E. Wilson and James T. Wilson; her sister, Rosafaye Lee; her brothers, Elton Varnado and Gurshon Varnado; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held at the Free Church of God Cemetery in Gulfport. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of