Ola Pearl Butler Ellis

It is with profound sadness and immerse love that we announced the passing of Ola Pearl (Butler) Ellis, 97, of Jacksonville FL. She peacefully departed this life on June 23, 2026, under Community Hospice Care at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, Fl. Ola Pearl was born December 7, 1928, to Reddick and Edna Mae (Mincey) Butler in Hughland, GA, a small community in Tattnall County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie M. Ellis, oldest son, Michael G. Carter and grandson, Octavin “Woo” Whitlock. She was the baby girl of nine children: Albert, John, Dave, James, DeWitt, Benjamin, Lewis and Nellie Mae, who have all preceded her in death.

Ola Pearl leaves to cherish her loving memories: one son Robert A. Carter of Lake Myers, FL; one daughter Terrie (Alvin) Collier of Meridian, MS; five grandchildren: Sheila Hampton of Orlando FL, Anthony D. Jones, Raven H. Carter, Shnovia Whitlock and Michael A. Jones all of Jacksonville, FL; three sons-in-law: Walter (Marcia) Whitlock of Jacksonville, FL, James “Sonny” Butler of Meridian, MS and Greg Alfred of Dallas, TX; four brothers-in-law; William (Debbie) Ellis of Jacksonville, FL, Lee Oatis Ellis, John Ellis and Micheal (Theresa) Ellis all of Meridian, MS; three sisters in laws: Peggy Norman of Birmingham, AL, Barbara A (George) King, Sandra (Melvin) all of Meridian, MS and one goddaughter, Lockeet Jones of Jacksonville, FL; a host of great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, five generations of nieces, nephews, her beloved guard dog, Gucci, other relatives, friends, and a friend of the family Brianna Kersey.