Carolyn June Ellzey

Carolyn June Ellzey, daughter of the late Altus McCoy and Ina (Dillon) Bowman, was born July 1, 1942 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She grew up in Tylertown, Mississippi and graduated from Letie School. On May 23, 1960, Carolyn was united in marriage to Charles Ellzey. They shared over 32 years of marriage together and were blessed with four children: Anemonie, Bob, Michael and David. Charles preceded her in death on June 20, 1992. Carolyn attended nursing school and obtained her LPN license and worked for many years as a nurse in the health industry. She worked for several years with Sunset Village of the Ozarks in St. Robert, Missouri. She was very kind, caring and giving and was always looking after the residents that she took care of. When there was no family looking after the residents, Carolyn and Charles would make sure that the residents had everything they needed. Carolyn was a very loving mother, grandmother and friend. She was a member of the Pulaski County Republican Party and the St. Cornelius Catholic Church of Crocker. She loved reading books, especially Agatha Christie and had quite the collection of them. She enjoyed cooking for her family and especially enjoyed being a grandmother. She treasured those times that she could spend with them and the rest of her family and friends. She will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved her. Carolyn went home to be with Charles at 4:15 pm Friday, July 2, 2010 in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center of Rolla, Missouri at the age of 68 years and 1 day. Carolyn leaves to cherish her memory four children: Anemonie Hayward (Freddie), Crocker, MO, Bob Ellzey (Cheryl), McComb, MS, Michael Ellzey (Nicole), Tipton, MO and David Ellzey (Wendy), Richland, MO; three sisters: Shirley Penston, Diamond Head, MS, Linda Blackwell, Metairie, LA and Joyce Harvey (Dan), Tylertown, MS; twelve grandchildren: Miranda and Drew Mastin, Dustin Barnes, Donovan, Sarah, Charles, and Jessie Ellzey, Brittany Pitts, Haley and Katelyn Ellzey, and Justyn and Isaiah Merida; two great grandchildren: Nicholas Barnes and Logan Pitts; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A time of visitation locally for family and friends was held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2010 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2010 in the Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home of Tylertown, Mississippi. Burial followed in the Silver Springs Church Cemetery near Osyka, Mississippi. Arrangements were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Carolyn Ellzey and may be left at the funeral home.

Carolyn June Ellzey

July 1, 1942 - July 2, 2010