Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Ellison met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 17, 2024 at the age of 93. She was born on February 16, 1931 to her parents John and Anne Cowgill in Dover, Delaware. Betty served in the United States Air Force for several years. She worked in education and greatly loved her position teaching children. She was also a dedicated member of Open Door Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 71 years Eugene “Gene” Ellison, sons Matthew Ellison (Marcia) and James Ellison (Lisa), grandchildren Jodi, Mark, Jennifer, Paul, Nicola, and Holli, 9 great-grandchildren, and sisters Frances Cowgill and Ruth Mitchell.
She is preceded in death by her parents John P and Ann Elizabeth (Irwin) Cowgill, son Gene Ellison, daughter-in-law Linda Ellison, and sister Ellen Peden.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Open Door Baptist Church (7000 Glory land Way, Denham Springs, LA 70726).
There will be a graveside service held at Beech Ridge Cemetery in Denham Springs, Louisiana on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11am.
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Carol Caputo
November 23, 2024 at 5:40 pm
To the family of Elizabeth Ann Ellison:
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
I wish you peace and comfort as you grieve.
As you go through this difficult time, remember what a beautiful life Elizabeth lived – I am so sorry for your loss.