Yvette Marie Ellis was born in New Orleans, LA.   She traveled extensively with her father as he served in the United   States Army. While stationed   in El Paso, TX, she met and married Gary D. Ellis, Sr.   Together they have raised four loving, talented   and God - fearing children; Gary Jr., Genesis, Shekinah and Gabrielle.   Together they founded the Abundant Life Outreach Center,   They have had the privilege of traveling through the United States and abroad ministering   to congregations and conferences of various backgrounds.

First Lady Ellis is a graduate of International Business College with a degree in Legal Secretarial Science.   She served two years as president of Destiny Toastmasters, a local branch of an international speaking and leadership club. She tirelessly gives of herself to administrative duties, as well as teaching Sunday School and the ladies of ALOC through L.I.F.T., Ladies In Fellowship Together.   She has home educated her four children for 12 years, served in the Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry, Nursing Home Ministry, Home Bible Study Ministry and various other places of ministry where the Lord is willing to use her.

First Lady Ellis is a devoted wife and has been married to Pastor Gary D. Ellis, Sr. for over 30 years.   She is a woman deeply committed to her relationship with God and God's people.