Minister Janice Lenore Morgan Ellerbe (“Jan” as she was affectionately called by everyone) was the seventh of eleven children born on October 4, 1957, to William Henry (Joe) Morgan, Sr., and Mozell Hartsfield Morgan. Janice passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Janice graduated from Lucy C. Ragsdale High School, Class of 1976. She was employed with Alma Desk for eight years and Polo Ralph Lauren for ten years; but her love and passion were always for children. She received her Family Support Credentials from Duke University in April of 2001. She spent twelve years as the owner of her own in-home daycare, where she nurtured not only the children of her family but many other children who became like family. At the time of her passing, she was employed with First Christian Church of Kernersville as a First Grade Teacher. The children loved her so much that during her illness they sent her a blanket in her favorite color (purple) with their handprints painted on it. You could say the children were laying hands on her and covering her with prayer.

Janice met the love of her life, Michael Ellerbe, at the age of sixteen. They were united in holy matrimony on June 29, 1979. Together they raised four children and were the proud grandparents of eight.

Janice was ordained as a minister in New Beginnings Full Gospel Ministry on February 12, 2012. Janice was a member of the Board of Directors and the leader of the Women of Warfare Ministry. She was loved and admired not only as a leader but also because her heart for people allowed her to nurture many women of the ministry with encouragement, support, prayers, and love.

Jan lived life fully and you could tell this by some of her favorite pastimes: She loved to dance, take pictures, and travel (especially to the beach and historic places). She also loved shopping and sewing.

Janice leaves to cherish her loving memory, her husband, Overseer Michael Ellerbe of the home; two daughters, Yokeisha Colvin of High Point, NC, and Chiquita Ellerbe of Kernersville, NC; two sons, Jamian Maurice Morgan (Tamika) of Raleigh, NC and Michael McQueen of High Point, NC; eight grandchildren, Kyahna, D’Miya, Diante, Michael Jr (MJ), Cameron, Samara, Ava, and Jamison; four brothers, William Morgan, Jr. (Linda), Keith Morgan, Donald Morgan, Dennis Morgan all of High Point, NC; six sisters, Judy Waden (Henry - deceased), Frances McArthur (Johnny – deceased); Nancy Morgan, Iris Cole, Angela Morgan, Mary Chadmon (Frank), all of High Point, NC, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at Word of Life Tabernacle. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.