Ella Cawthon Obituary
The passing of Ella Cawthon (Milton, Florida) occurred on August 31, 2026. Ella, born on May 28, 1938, shared life with family, friends, and community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ella Cawthon to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Marzette Beasley and Hattie Beasley; her stepfather Sam Rich; her husband Allister Dexter Cawthon, Jr.; her siblings, Helen Jean Adams, Sonny Beasley and Meldon Rich; her niece Nina Dawson; and her great-nephew Jimmy Cawthon.
She is survived by: her son Thomas Leon Cawthon; her sister Dorothy Ann Harris; her grandchildren, Thomas Leon Cawthon, II (Rosario), Michael Cawthon and A'Shanta Cawthon; her great grandchild Olivia; her nieces and nephews, William, Cathy Harris, April Payne, Lisa Branch (Jay Jay), April Bargnare, Libby Ann Pinkney (Joel), Wanda Foster (James) and Patrick Dawson; Angie Hill and Linda James.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. John Devine Missionary Baptist Church (5363 St John's St, Milton, FL 32583). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Barrancas National Cemetery (1 Cemetery Rd, Pensacola, FL 32508).
