Mrs. Betty Ann Ellison

Mrs. Betty Ann Ellison, age 85, passed away March 12, 2023, in Valdosta, Georgia. Mrs. Ellison was born on April 25, 1937 in Live Oak, Florida to Clyde and Lena Jenkins Thomas and raised in Suwannee, Florida. After graduating high school, she received her cosmetology certificate. She married Jesse Willard Ellison Sr. and had a happy life together with their four children. In 1964 they bought a farm in Lee, Florida. The farm is still in the family. As a member of the Suwannee Jamboree, she was not only a singer but also a skit actress. She was an avid book reader and even enjoyed spending some of her time at the Lee Library Book club. She was known for helping anybody who needed a ride to the doctor. She was a member at Midway Baptist Church in Lee, Florida, where she taught Sunday school, enjoyed doing anything involving the church, especially doing arts and crafts at vacation bible school. She loved many different hobbies including crocheting, fishing, and cooking. However, the one thing that made her day was spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family, and friends. Betty Ann Ellison was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jesse Willard Ellison Sr., and grandson David Allen Ellison. She is survived by her brother Clyde “Bud” Thomas (Rene) of Petaluma, California, sons Steve Allen Ellison (Wanda) of Perry, Florida, Lee Oliver Ellison (Linda) of Perry, Florida, and Jesse Willard Ellison Jr. (Regina) of Lee, Florida, her daughter Salena Ellison Box (Steve) of Live Oak, Florida, 12 Grandchildren Elizabeth, Dustin, Anna, Amanda, Valissa, Josh, Robin, Shannon, Jessie, Taylor, Jesse “Will”, and Mikey Parker, as well as a host of great-grandchildren, Nieces, and nephews. The Family will greet friends and family at Beggs Chapel in Madison, Florida, Tuesday March 14, 2023 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Beggs Chapel in Madison, Florida, Wednesday March 15, 2023 at 1:00PM. Burial will follow at Lee Memorial Cemetery, located in Lee, Florida. Beggs Funeral Home is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Betty Ann Ellison Funeral Service Time: Mar 15, 2023 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/j/9039204310?pwd=cWVyZzcyNUZyZ2dJdkk2bEFGN2p6QT09 Meeting ID: 903 920 4310 Passcode: Hcqz7A

Mrs. Betty Ann Ellison

April 25, 1937 - March 13, 2023