Betty Ellison

Mrs. Betty W. Ellison, 86, of Twin City, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at her residence, following an extended illness.

Mrs. Ellison was born May 4, 1936, in Twin City to Elzie Wiggins and Emmie Fulmer Wiggins. Her hobbies included ceramics & painting and she enjoyed fishing. Her most enjoyable moments were spent with family and friends. She loved her children & grandchildren. She was dedicated to following her husband around the world during his 23 years of military service. She was a member of the Eastern Star of Europe.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Chad Ellison; granddaughter, Michelle Helmey; brothers, Lewis Wiggins, Buddy Wiggins, and J.T. Wiggins; sisters, Ruby Davis and Essie Mae Brogdon.

Survivors include her sons, Robert Ellison Jr. (Renee) of Baxley and Randy J. Ellison (Wanda) of Garfield; daughters, Patricia Ann Helmey (Eddie) of Guyton, and Belinda Lee Ellison (Stephen Becton) of Twin City; brother, Charles Wiggins; sisters, Mary Johnson and Louise Neal; 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2023 in the chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with Elder Mike Gray officiating.

Interment will follow at Antioch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Chapman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are Bryan Anderson, Roger Anderson, Chet Ellison, Chace Ellison, Brandon Neal and Benjamin Mills.

Honorary Pallbearers will be law enforcement officials.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Betty W. Ellison, 86, of Twin City.