Ella Betts Jemison Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Ella Betts Jemison (Anniston, Alabama). Ella, born on August 6, 1923, passed away on September 1, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ella Betts Jemison to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie Glen Betts and Anna Mae Betts; her husband Willie Jemison (Uncle Jem); and her siblings, Vandie, Luddie Mae, Louis, Willie Harrison, Lucille, Willie Mae, James Junior, Dollie Ann and Ophelia.
She is survived by: her caregiver Missionary; her nephew Robert Sykes of Weaver, Alabama; her nieces, Joyce Jones of Chicago and Martha Ann Latham of Reform, Alabama; and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Latoya Robinson, Cynthia Heath, Doretha Johnson, Bridget Glass, Tracy Robinson, Vandon Robinson of Birmingham, Randall Sykes of Weaver and Donrico Robinson of Saks. She is also survived by relatives, friends.
Viewing was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Ervin Funeral Chapel (1518 Brown Ave, Anniston, AL 36201). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (1600 Dooley Ave, Anniston, AL 36201).
