Deaconess Ella Bethea Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Deaconess Ella Bethea of Brooklyn, New York is shared. Deaconess, born on August 12, 1938 in Bennettsville, South Carolina, passed away on March 1, 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, Isabelle Bethea and David Coit; her spouse Willie Howard; her aunts, Mae and Louise; and her grandson Divine.
She is survived by: her children, Renee Jones, James, Ralph, Ricky and Steven Bethea; her children-in-law, Robert Jones, Mary Bethea, Abigail Bethea and Joy; her aunts, Annie Ruth, Vivian, Julia and Elizabeth; her grandchildren, Tonya, Ramesha, Jequella, Lawrence, Dayvon, Octavia, Ebony, Malik and Jahmair; and her great grandchildren, Tyree, Takima, Christian, Destiny, Constance, Joey Jr., Olivia, Harmony, Alex and Junior. She is also survived by nieces, cousins, family members, and friends.
