Judy Ellison: Obituary

Judy Ellison, 74, of Lawrenceville, GA, formerly of Murphy, passed away Saturday, July 16th, following a brave battle against pancreatic cancer.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend to many. She was known for her wonderful cooking, sewing and gardening. Family and friends enjoyed her delicious potato salad, chicken & dumplings, and banana pudding. She loved to make sauerkraut, jams, and salsa from fresh fruit and veggies. She made more than 75 memory bears for others from their loved ones clothing. She was a member of Little Glade Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Ellison, her parents Margaret and Johnny Cantrell of Brasstown, NC, and Robert Clyde Fisher of Silver Springs, NV, brother Bob Fisher of Colfax, CA, sister Tammie Davis of Sparks, NV, and former son-in-law Tony Reece of Lawrenceville, GA.

She is survived by her “other” mother, Elsie Fisher of Sacramento, CA; Daughter April Reece of Lawrenceville, GA; Sons & Daughters-in-law Mack and Debbie Dockery of Murrayville, GA, and Mike and Sheila Dockery of Murphy; Step-Daughter & Son-in-Law Veronica & David Sherrod of Birmingham, AL; Step-Sons & Daughters-in-law Robert and Hope Ellison of Murphy, Doug and April Ellison of Murphy; Brothers & Sisters-in-Law Edward and Sheila Cantrell of Hayesville, Melvin and Kathy Cantrell of Brasstown, Darrold and Terri Fisher of Santa Rosa, CA; Sisters and Brothers-in-Law Mary and Vic Payne of Brasstown, Kathy & Donald Bridges of Sacramento, CA; a special Uncle who was more like a Brother, Virgil McKinley Johnson of Berlin, NJ; 20 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.

A private family memorial service will be held Saturday, July 23rd, at Little Brasstown Baptist Church. Family will receive friends at 4:00, and the service will begin at 4:30. Dallas Crowder will be officiating, and Robbie Ellison will be giving the eulogy. Music will be provided by Diane Russell and granddaughter, Alesha Orton.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Vitas Healthcare Hospice Foundation, in memory of Julia Ellison, 1575 Northside Drive, Ste. 375, Atlanta, GA 30318.