Emily Rose Ebanks, 66, of Coconut Creek, FL passed away unexpectedly on November 5, 2022. Born in Honduras, she was the fourth child born to Davis and Rita Ebanks. At age 13, Emily and older sister, Cynthia, moved to Ohio to attend an all girls boarding school. After graduation, Emily relocated to South Florida to attend Ft. Lauderdale Art Institute and be near her big sister.
A devout Catholic, Emily was a parishioner of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Her old-fashioned values and faith directed her actions and opinions, making her a very caring and loving woman. Often a very private person, Emily was very intelligent, organized and meticulous. Emily was an artist who showed her talent in many aspects of her life from her paintings to as far as wrapping gifts, she put her heart into everything she did and the thoughts of her loved ones in mind. Her circle was small but she was very loved and will be greatly missed.
Emily is survived by her sister, Cynthia O'Connor; niece, Shannon O'Connor; and great nephew, Ethan O'Connor. She was preceded in death by brothers, Freddy and Richard.