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ELLAMAE’S BIRTH& MOM’S DEATH:
On the 21st day of May, 1925 in the Picturesque settlement ofRichmond Hill, Exuma, which is found in the beautiful archipelago of TheBahamas, the birth of Ellamae was celebrated by her late parents, Mr.& Mrs.Harold and Oletha Rolle. Affectionately called ‘Ella’, she was the third ofseven children to her parents; Nora, Cleveland, Edward, Cedric and Rosalie havepredeceased her, and Nemal her brother, resides in Tampa, Florida, USA with hiswife Rosa. At the age of eight, Eulla experienced the inevitable death of herMother Oletha. Her under aged siblings were understandably overwhelmed withgrief. The late, Mrs. Nora Ferguson, the eldest child, instinctively took theday to day responsibility of rearing her siblings. Harold their Father and thelate Mrs. Ethlyn Rolle were also instrumental. During a family chat, Ella toldthe story of Nora (a disciplinarian), who taught her Godly principles andethics which made her a woman worthy of praise.
EDUCATION:
Ellaattended the all age school at Rokers Point Exuma where she received hergeneral education. On the Family Islandsduring that era, the home, school and church partnered with the communities inrearing children with a foundation of knowing the Lord, with the aim ofeventually becoming good productive citizens.
RELOCATION &UNION:
Ellamatured as destiny unfolded, she left Exuma and migrated to New Providence.During her relocation, she always kept God in view. In God’ time, her highyellow complexion and elegant style of dress captured the eyes of a handsomeyoung man by the name of Livingston Armbrister. Their friendship developed andresulted in marriage. This union was blessed with three boys and three girls.Livingston was a good man, and Ella was a good Wife, Mother and anointed PrayerWarrior.
EMPLOYMENT:
Eullamae’s conscientious work ethic and trackrecord would reflect that her hands were blessed of God. She gave freely tothese who were in need, and consequently she received freely from the Lord.
She worked in the hotel industry and the former Dan Knowles restaurant. Beingan ambitious and industrious woman with an entrepreneurial spirit, she enteredstraw vending industry for many years where she sold her merchandise totourists that visited The Bahamas. She also worked with the Ministry ofAgriculture prior to retirement.
THE END OF HER SOJURN:
Eullamaebecame a member of the Annex Baptist Church where she worshipped consistentlyunder the pastoral leadership of Apostle Michael Jones until her master andmaker called her home to be with him. On Friday October 8th 2021 atThe Princess Margaret Hospital 2:00 PM she made her final sojourn.
We are comforted by the scripture ‘’ Absentfrom the body present with the Lord”
Mrs. EullamaeRolle Armbrister was predeceased by her Husband: Livingston Armbrister Sr.; Son:Hudon (died 20th December 2020). Daughter: Sheena (died 27thOctober 2021) (19 days) after her mom Eullamae death.
MatriarchEullamae is survived by her Ten Children andtheir Spouses: Evangelist Paulette Gibson & Bishop Benjamin Gibson,Mrs. Victoria Ferguson, Terrance Smith, Rudolph & Olive Rolle, JacquelinArmbrister, Carmin & Dennis Missick, Livingston II & Marie WallaceAmbrister, Donald Armbrister, Michelle & Quentin Hanna, Marina & MichelRolle Sr.; Adopter Daughter: Patrice Henfield of Grand Bahama; Grandchildrenand their Spouses: Nursing Sister Nicole & Associate Pastor JeffersonTurner, Keon & Jessey Hall USA, Cinque & Maressa Hall, Cincinetti Hall,Cecil Jr & Sybira Hall, Dicco Hall,Tomarko, Joshua & Jeremiah Rolle, Tanya Glinton, Shekera, Hellen &Skylar Rolle, Alexander, Kema & Desray Moss, Keno & Kendra Ferguson,Sophie Roberts, Gizelle Rolle, Sha’Shanova Rolle & Rodricka Rolle,Ruthalisa and Vernell Rolle, Kenio,Quentinique, Jasmin, Vernela, Amia, Deiara, Ashanti, Aaliyah & Michel RolleJr., Tarmia Armbrister, Driaria Armbrister, Gerressa Armbrister, Quentin Jr,Justin, Livingston III & Decorla Armbrister, Shealin Taylor, Shandese Woodside & Gareese Armbrister, Enor RolleJada and Shania Missick; Great-Grandchildren: Alexandria Moss, Jonnesh, Robert and Jonathan Roberts, Patrick & Kenrea Rolle, Joyann, Arial, & Sarah Roberts, Elvis Pierre Jr, Ethen Turner,Brandon & Keyanna USA, Sariyah Hall,Jaydon, Jordan, Malik and Michael Jr., Tanya, Ta-shea, Terron, Jeffery,Ta’Liyah, Kenya, Kei-anna, Tamara Rolle, Leem Joseph and Shaquile Woodside; Great-Great-Grandchild:Cedrinque Taylor; Two Daughters-in-law: Betty Rolle and Tammy Armbrister;Brothers and Sisters and their Spouses: Nemal & Rosa Rolle & family of Tampa Fla, Ms. Erma Armbrister, Buttlin(Brenda) Rolle Freeport, Grand Bahama, Deacon Rolan (Geneva) Rolle, Mrs. YvonneRolle, Harold Jr (Brenda) Rolle, Lenard (Joanne) Rolle, Kenneth (Joann), Mrs.Myrtle Rolle Gibson, Eulamae & Frenrick Tucker, Rena Rolle, Jennimae Williams; Numerous Nieces and Nephews including: Reverend ElderFlavone Curry, The Armbrister’s ofSteventon Exuma, Apostle Phalmon & Lady Sophia Ferguson, Lehimzar ElderRufus Ferguson, Zendal, John, Cedrick Jr., Troy, Kervin, Jeffery Bain, SarahRolle, Angela Storr, Clifford, Wayne, Mike, Philip, Maurise USA, Rosemary,Dianna, Oletha, Steve, Marion Ferguson, Keyanna, Clarissa USA, Barbara Hanna,Barbara & Bishop Sterling Moss, Gen Ferguson, Lyndell, Sheira Rolle,Joycelyn Bain, Ernie (Marion), Kevin (Charmaine), Keith Rolle and Jenice; Ahost of other relatives and friends including: Shirley and Iva Clarke, Ms.Leticeia Pennermon, Ms. Fairlyn Smith & Family, TheArmbrister Family of Steventon, Exuma, The Stuart Manor andRichmond Hill Exuma Family, Pastor Mitchel Jones and the Annex Church Family,Bishop Benjamin Gibson and Regeneration Ministries Inc., Apostle PhalmonFerguson and the United Faith Ministries, Sunshine Prayer Band, The NassauVillage Community, Glenda Cartwright, Straw Market Authority Venders.
