Phyllis Louise Kellum

Phyllis Louise Ellis Kellum was born on November 25, 1968 and gained her wings September 11, 2025. She was a proud mother to Burkely Kellum and Skylar Davis.

She worked hard for the last seven years to stay clean and sober for herself and her boys, whom she loved with all her heart. While in recovery she was baptized and proudly gave herself to the Lord.

She leaves behind her sons Burkely and Skylar of Derma, MS, her mother, Stella Louise Harris Ellis of Vardaman, MS, father Phillip Lamar Ellis (Karen) of Gore Springs, MS, sister Melanie Ellis Fuller of Vardaman, MS her one and only niece Lori Ann Cardwell, two nephews, William Jeff Lamar Cardwell and Melvin Lee Cardwell all of the New Liberty community.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Melvin M. Ellis, Martha Louise Crutchfield, Wilson Lamar Harris, Reddie Mae Kendall Harris, along with her fiance, Gerald Collins, whom she was engaged to at the time of his passing due to cancer.

One statement she always said and went by "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; The courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

I bow before you Lord God, placing my friends who are battling addiction into your loving hands. Almighty God, I ask for your mercy and grace to touch their hearts and bring healing into their lives. Lord please give them strength to break free from the chains that bind them and guide them towards hope and renewal.

Memorial Service will take place on September 20, 2025 at Vardaman Methodist Church at 10:00 AM with fellowship to follow. Anyone attending is welcome to bring a dish.