Ola Pearl Butler Ellis Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Ola Pearl Butler Ellis of Jacksonville, Florida is shared. Ola, born on December 7, 1928, passed away on June 23, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Reddick Butler and Edna Mae Butler (Mincey); her husband Johnnie M. Ellis; her son Michael G. Carter; her grandson Octavin "Woo" Whitlock; and her children, Albert, John, Dave, James, DeWitt, Benjamin, Lewis and Nellie Mae.
She is survived by: her children, Robert A. Carter of Lake Myers, FL and Terrie Collier (Alvin) of Meridian, MS; her grandchildren, Sheila Hampton of Orlando, FL, Anthony D. Jones of Jacksonville, FL, Raven H. Carter of Jacksonville, FL, Shnovia Whitlock of Jacksonville, FL and Michael A. Jones of Jacksonville, FL; her sons-in-law, Walter Whitlock (Marcia) of Jacksonville, FL, James "Sonny" Butler of Meridian, MS and Greg Alfred of Dallas, TX; her siblings-in-law, William Ellis (Debbie) of Jacksonville, FL, Lee Oatis Ellis of Meridian, MS, John Ellis of Meridian, MS, Micheal Ellis (Theresa) of Meridian, MS, Peggy Norman of Birmingham, AL, Barbara A King (George) of Meridian, MS and Sandra (Melvin) of Meridian, MS; her goddaughter Lockeet Jones of Jacksonville, FL; her pet Gucci; and her friend Brianna Kersey. She is also survived by great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, five generations of nieces, nephews.
