Ella Mae Trapp

Ella Mae Corbett Trapp was born in Columbia SC to the late Deacon William M. Corbett and Frances Taylor Corbett, December 23, 1947. She was the seventh born of 13 children. Ella Mae entered into eternal rest June 20, 2019 at the Prisma Health Care with family by her side.

She was educated in Richland County School District and graduated from C.A. Johnson High School, Class of 1967. She worked faithfully at the now Hanson Brick, formerly known as Richtex Brick and as a cook at various restaurants. She was also head cook at Bethlehem Baptist Church, College Place until her health failed. She was a faithful member of various organizations, to name a few, Girl Scout Leaders of America, W M Corbett Missionary, Senior Usher Board, Deaconess Board, Pulpit Aide Ministry at the church. She was recognized as Woman and Mother of the year. Her other awards included outstanding support and faithful service, Outstanding Senior Citizen for service of the community and church, and various other awards for her dedication and loyal services throughout her time of great health.

She worked vigorously in all she put her mind to and made sure the task was complete. She definitely was a "YES" individual; if you needed it, she'd find a way to get it or would have it. Her love for children was impeccable; as taught by her late father, “if there's a need, sow it” and she did exactly that. Children from all areas knew they were guaranteed to get a meal or two and in the event of community activities with children, she was a helping hand.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Willie, David Louis, and Joseph Corbett; and a sister, Modjeska "Jessie" Corbett Ruff.

Cherishing her memories are her husband of 42 years, Willie Trapp; her children, Garry Alien Corbett, Audrey Doretha Allison, Edna Regina Allison, and Robert Gene Allison, Jr. (Tiffany); step children, Willis Venson (Deborah) Trapp, and Vickie Trapp; siblings, Virgie Lee Corbett Johnson, Thomas (Willie Mae) Corbett, Josephine "Vera" Corbett Clark, Henry (Marva) Corbett, Clayton Corbett, Alphonso John Corbett, Gloria Corbett Miller, and Melvin William (Delphine) Corbett; brothers-in-law, James "Jimmy" Ruff, Jessie James (Miraah) Trapp of North Carolina, and Johnny (Shirley) Trapp of Simpsonville, SC; sister-in-law, Ruby Lee Trapp Squirewell of Winnsboro, SC; a godson, James A. Dobbs, Jr. of Augusta, GA; 13 grandchildren, three great grandchildren and host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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