Camille Waldron Fitzhugh Ellis

Unknown - Aug 7th, 2011
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Biography: Camille Waldron Fitzhugh Ellis, age 93, of Little Rock, died Sunday, August 7, 2011. She was born in Black Rock, Arkansas the daughter of the late R.C. and Lucille Steadman Waldron. Camille graduated from Walnut Ridge High School and in 1940 received her degree in history form the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where she was an active member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. In 1942 she joined the U.S. Navy who sent her to Smith College now Harvard University where she was awarded her commission as Ensign in the Navy. Following graduation she was assigned duty in Oregon as a supply officer. After the war she moved to Little Rock to continue her employment with the Fitzhugh and Cockrill Law Firm. In 1948 she married Thomas Fitzhugh who died in 1954. During this time Camille was a member the Junior League of Little Rock, Aesthetic Club and the Country Club of Little Rock where she enjoyed playing golf each week. In 1966 she moved to Washington, D.C. marrying Clyde Ellis, former United State Representative from Western Arkansas. She continued her love of golf being a life time member of the Congressional Country Club. After Clyde?s death in 1980 Camille moved back to Little Rock in 1989 where she was once again active in golf becoming President of the Women?s Golf Association at the Little Rock Country Club, which included being a member of the Tuesday Morning Golf Club. She also enjoyed playing bridge and was a member of the Little Rock Duplicate Bridge Club becoming a Gold Life Master. Camille loved to travel spending 20 plus years seeing every country in Eastern and Western Europe with Russia her favorite. She is survived by four sons; Davis G. Fitzhugh and wife, Brenda of Little Rock, James Fitzhugh of Little Rock, Bay Fitzhugh and wife, Dorrie of Augusta, Arkansas, and Edward Fitzhugh of Florida; one brother, Tom Waldron of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas; one sister, Inez Riggs and husband, Orval of Little Rock, and one grandson, Andrew Fitzhugh. There will be a visitation Tuesday, August 9, 2011 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home followed by a funeral service Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral officiated by The Reverend Russ Snapp. Burial will follow with a graveside service at 1pm at the Augusta Memorial Park in Augusta. Service arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers memorials should be made to C.A.R.E., P.O. Box 7604, Little Rock, AR 72217, or Humane Society of Central Arkansas, 14600 Col. Glenn Road, Little Rock, AR 72210.

Condolences(12)
GLORIA HUNSAKER
#12
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF THE FAMILY. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE. VERY SINCERELY, GLORIA HUNSAKER
Grady Miller
#11
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

A very fine lady and neighbor. Didn't know about her
War service. A great life.
Belinda Eldridge Rubens
#10
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Bay and Edward,
I always enjoyed being around Camille. Her warmth and bright smile lit up a room.
I know that you will miss her.

Belinda
alex gillespie
#9
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
davis,

so sorry about mom, I know you were close to her. I lost my mom in 2007 and I miss her everyday We have been friends for 40 years abd that is a friedship I cherish
take care
Alex
Bill Worthen
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Camille was such a fine lady. She was so kind to the children of her friends, and she seemed to be always right there - present to what was going on now. What a gift. My mother loved her so much.
Dana Daniels Nixon (Bett Daniels' daughter)
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am so sorry for your loss. We just saw Camille at mother's service July 28 and thought she looked wonderful. Now she and Bett can have heavenly bridge and golf games as often as they want! She was a great, giving and compassionate lady and had a long and eventful life. I aspire live up to her standards! I will miss Camille, mother, and all of their many friends who have died recently.
Dick &Liz Heil
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Camile is in our prayers
Bernie Turgeon
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My deepest sympathy to all of Camille's family. Her dedication to and love of Trinity Cathedral was exemplary...it was a deep pleasure to be with her at Trinity. She was a dear person...and what a pistol! I'll remember her always with great affection.
Carol Eden
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Davis,

I am so sorry to read of your mother's death. I thought of her just the other day. She and I sat next to each other on the plane on the Italy tour in 2005. She was such a sweet and Godly woman. My prayers go out to your family.
Lizabeth Jacks
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My mother, Betty Renaud, really appreciated Camille's friendship and loved golfing with her. I know they will have many great rounds in heaven!
Kathy Kerns
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I marveled at your zest at life and always loved our conversations. I will truly miss you and know you are still going strong with God. Love Kathy
Crata Castleberry
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Davis and Jim

Camille was very special and a lovely, sweet friend. I know you will miss her terribly.

Crata

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