Ellen Louise Blackwell

Ellen Louise Blackwell, 87, of Columbus, GA died Friday, December 1, 2023 at her residence.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, December 4, 2023 at Parkhill Cemetery with Pastor Barbara Starling officiating according to McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.

Ellen was born May 7, 1936 in Crawford, AL to the late Eddie Lee Brown and Willie Harrison Brown. She was a tufting machine operator at Columbus Mills. Ellen was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and a friend to many. She was a devout Christian and a member of Kirkland Memorial Church. She loved all of church friends. She loved working in her yard, playing cards and Bingo and spending time with her family. But, most of all she loved her dog “Moe”. A special thank you to her niece/friend Kathryn Bailey for the wonderful care she provided to our Mom.

Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Blackwell, sons, Danny Michael Blackwell and Tommy Lee Blackwell.

She is survived by her son, Johnny (Frank) Blackwell (Mary Zimmermann) of Columbus, GA, daughters, Terri Murrell of Fortson, GA, Pat Kiel (Alan) of Pine Mountain, GA, Sandra O’ Hara (Pete Bush) of Columbus, GA, several grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, multiple great great grandchildren, many additional nieces and nephews, Caregiver/Niece, Kathryn Bailey of Columbus, GA.