Nettie Ellis 84, of Crestview, Florida passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 in Crestview, Florida. Nettie was born on October 16, 1940 to Homer and Katie Melton in Crestview, Florida. She was a lifelong resident of North Okaloosa County.
Nettie was retired from Monsanto after 38 years and an active member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and her Senior Adult Sunday School Class. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, canning and traveling throughout the United States with her husband and church family. Nettie was very involved in her grandchildren’s activities, always showing up for their events. She was very loved and will be missed by all who knew her.
Nettie is preceded in death by her husband, Landon “Huston” Ellis and her parents, Homer and Katie Melton.
Nettie is survived by her two daughters, Rhonda G. Cawthon (Charles) and Paula R. Wolfe (Bob), her sister, Mary Barton, her two grandchildren, Matthew and Andrew Cawthon, and her three great grandchildren, Mattox, Saylor and Harbor Cawthon along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished friends who were family.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025 beginning at 12:00 p.m. from The Chapel of Brackney Funeral Service with Pastor Bob McNeil officiating. Burial to follow at Live Oak Park Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Brackney Funeral Service, Crestview, is entrusted with arrangements.
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Brackney Funeral Service Chapel
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Marie Spoon
February 6, 2025, 8:54 pm
Nettie was one of my sweet friends,We were in the same Sunday school class for years.We had many good times and I have many precious memories of our times together .I will miss her so very much.Rest in peace my dear friend.😢
Debbie Jones
February 7, 2025, 12:27 am
I am so very sorry for your loss. Ms Nettie was a very precious lady. I met Ms. Nettie in Alabama. She was a good friend of my Aunt Ediths. My momma and dad had fig trees and she would come out every year and pick her some figs. Even after my parents passed she still came out. We traded numbers and we would text each other to check and see how things were going. I know that they celebrated in Heaven when she went home. So even though she will be missed on earth I know we will see her again.
Debbie and Danny Bowden
February 7, 2025, 2:21 am
Paula, Rhonda and all the family. We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Praying for God to wrap you in His loving arms of peace, strength and comfort.
Addie Johnson
February 7, 2025, 4:46 am
I’m very sorry for your loss. I met Mrs .Nettie while she was faithfully visiting her friends in Eden. Her vists did so much to cheer her day.
Joann Kennedy McKissack
February 7, 2025, 4:00 pm
Rhonda, Paula and Family- Nettie has been one of my best and dearest friends for many years. We have made many trips shopping, eating out and just taking Sunday afternoon drives after church. I will miss her terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with each of the family members at this time and in the days to come.
Sandy Jowers
February 7, 2025, 4:11 pm
Rhonda and Paula- I very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I know she will be missed by her family and friends. My mom, Joann McKissack considered her the best and dearest friend ever. She was a sweet and beautiful lady.
Cheryl Barrow
February 7, 2025, 5:11 pm
I am so sorry to hear about Ms Nettie’s passing. Rhonda, I did not know she was your mom until I just saw the obituary. She was such a kind & caring lady. She would visit my Aunt Barbara & check on her when she wasn’t able to visit. I am so sorry for your & your family’s loss. Praying for you & your family.
Gayle E. Duncan
February 9, 2025, 4:47 pm
She was such a good friend to my mother Mabel Edenfield for very long time.