Dorothy Jean Ellerbe's obituary , Passed away on September 29, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida

Dorothy Jean Ellerbe

September 2, 1938 - September 29, 2025 (87 years old)

Gainesville, Florida

Dorothy Jean Ellerbe's obituary , Passed away on September 29, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida

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Dorothy Jean Ellerbe

September 2, 1938 - September 29, 2025 (87 years old)

Gainesville, Florida

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Dorothy Jean Ellerbe Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dorothy Jean Ellerbe (Gainesville, Florida), who passed away at the age of 87, on September 29, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dorothy Jean Ellerbe or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her son Arthur; her husband Willie Ellerbe; and her child Willie Carlos Ellerbe. She is survived by: her children, Willobie McGinnis, Jeanine Carson (James) of Brunswick, GA, Keith Ellerbe (Panny) of Durham, NC and Terrie Ellerbe of Alachua, FL; her grandchildren, Justin Carson (Rebecca) of Brunswick, GA, Ryan Ellerbe of Charlotte, NC, Lance Ellerbe of Orlando, FL, Kristen Taylor (Brandon) of Raleigh, NC, Joely Russell (Johnnie) of Brunswick, GA, Brent Ellerbe (Yngrid) of Winston-Salem, NC, Isaiah Ellerbe of Charlotte, NC and Carlee Ellerbe of Tampa, FL; her great grandchildren, Jenesis of Brunswick, GA, Jaia Russell of Brunswick, GA, Caden of Raleigh, NC, Braylon of Raleigh, NC, Michele Taylor of Raleigh, NC and Kataleya Wimbly of Gainesville, FL; her siblings, Earl McGinnis (Cynthia) of Gainesville, FL, Barry McGinnis (Bonnie) of Killeen, TX, Carol Nelson of Gainesville, FL and Paula McFatten of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Betty Singleton. She is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chestnut Funeral Home - Gainesville



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