Dorothy Jane Ellison

Dorothy Jane Ellison was born November 22, 1920 to Willie and Minnie Stanley in Pickton, Texas, and left us on March 5, 2013, to walk with the angels and loved ones who have gone on before her.

Dorothy met T.J. (Jake) Ellison in Winnsboro, Texas and there began a courtship that would endure a lifetime. They married in 1940 and shared 64 glorious years together. Following WWII they settled in Palestine, Texas for six years and then moved to Houston, Texas and lived there for thirty years. they retired back to Winnsboro in 1979. Dedicated to each other and to family, they enjoyed each and every stage of their life together.

Dorothy will be remembered for her devotion to family, her love of baking, gardening, shopping, her grace, sweet nature and beautiful smile. She represented what we all aspire to be as a Christian.

Dorothy is survived by her adoring children; son, Larry Ellison and wife, Barbara Jean; daughter, Barbara Jo McClaid and husband, Darrell; son, Brent Ellison and wife, Suzanne. She was blessed with five grandchildren, LaDonna Weems, Michael Ellison, Tanya Jones, Matthew McClaid and Brian Ellison. She was blessed even further with six great grandchildren, Raven Bennett, Dillon Weems, Jake Griffin Jones, Cody Jake Ellison, Ryder Jett Ellison and Mackena Kay Ellison. She is preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, T.J. (Jake) Ellison; parents, Willie and Minnie Stanley; sister, Maurice Laminack; and great-great granddaughter, Adyn Michelle Bennett.

The family wishes to express appreciation to the Autumn wind Assisted Living, where Dorothy resided for three years. For the love, kindness and kisses given to Dorothy everyday. To Dr. Bart Pruitt for the medical care given to Dorothy and support for the family. And, special thanks to Etta Chapman for the excellent care she gave to Dorothy at night as her caregiver. For the love and kisses she bestowed on her, for the happiness she brought to her, for the songs she sang to her and for making her laugh with joy. When an angel was needed to help the family care for Dorothy, Etta Chapman walked in.