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Ella Jean Washington

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Northwest Funeral Chapel

6630 West Hampton Avenue

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Ella Washington Obituary

Name: Visitation for Ella Jean Washington
Start: 2013-10-03T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2013-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Northwest Funeral Chapel

Washington, Ella Jean Age 74 years. September 25, 2013. Beloved mother of Harold A. (Terry) Washington and Shari L. (Daniel) Rhone. Loving sister of Beverly Hutcherson, John Palmer Hays and Karl Wright. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday 11AM at Calvary Baptist Church, 2959 N. Teutonia Ave. Visitation Thursday 3-7PM (Family will receive guest from 5-7PM) at:

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Oct. 2, 2013.

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for Ella Washington

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17 Entries

Autumn Washington

November 9, 2018

Years after my grandmothers death I am reminded of her in everthing that I do. Even though I do not carry the beliefs that she had in life I live everyday doing the very best I can knowing that she would be proud of how far we have come with her love and teachings. She touched the hearts of many and I will never forget her wisdom, her love, or what she taught me.

I love you.
5 years later from your first Grand.

Mother of Titus Peck

March 31, 2014

I am sorry for your loss. She was a bright light in Milwaukee, especially to those that interacted with her in the musical arena.
God Rest Her Soul Kathlene Darrington(Peck)

Kim Alexandre

November 19, 2013

Two weeks ago, I thought about her. Two nights ago, my mother informed me that she had passed away. I'm reading these wonderful sentiments (and every last one of them is true to the last letter), and I know she and Glenn Burleigh are collaborating on a score that will find its way from the heavens...into the mind, hands and heart of ready and able musical artist.

Gloria Rhone

October 12, 2013

Ella was not just my friend...she was my sister - by faith, by love, & most importantly, by choice. Our children's marriage only strenghtened our kinship.

Charyl Granatella

October 11, 2013

Mrs. Washington was my first music supervisor in MPS. I've always remembered her velvety voice, both speaking and singing. She was a perfect mentor for a new music teacher and became a supportive friend. I'm a better person for knowing Ella. RIP

Roger D.

October 11, 2013

I never met Ms. Washington, but I knew a member of her chorale. This story is ian indication of her commitment to musical excellence, and was told to me by that chorale member.

When the Florentine Opera did "Porgy and Bess", the Gershwin estate had to approve all the soloists, performers, and conductor of the opera. Ms. Washington rehearsed and prepared the chorale as the residents of Catfish Row.

Some of the choral parts in "Porgy" are very difficult, and the estate usually allowed cuts in the score, which they were planning to do in Milwaukee.

When their conductor started working with the Heritage Chorale, he was so impressed with their excellence that he started restoring the cuts, commenting that had he known in advance they were so good that he wouldn't have authorized the cuts in the first place.

Ms. Washington and her chorale helped make us all proud to be Milwaukeeans.

Joseph Brown

October 7, 2013

My thanks are espressed to Almighty God, The Source, and to you Mrs. Washington, for your life, for being a mentor, a guide and a source of inspiration. I send my eternal love and good will as you continue your journey to perfection.

October 5, 2013

Such a lovely lady. As my Soror, she exemplified attributes that transcended generations. She gave the world a beautiful rendering of life.
Janie Hill Hatton

Rhonda Davis-Wright

October 4, 2013

A jewel and a gem. Her legacy is in me and she touched me via music and her dedicated service. She had a grace in which she did everything. Thank you for your Legacy Ms. Ella - Rhonda Davis-Wright

Dessie Harris

October 3, 2013

Sincerest sympathy to the family of Ella Washington. Dessie E. Harris

Judy Middleton

October 3, 2013

What a wonderful, talented woman with a warm, huge smile...this is how I remember her. Mrs. Washington was a great friend to my grandmother, Mrs. Oliver. My dad, Randy Harris, sang in several of her choirs over the years. She leaves a great legacy of music and friendship. Judy Harris Middleton

CarolAnne B.

October 3, 2013

What a wonderful woman of God! True to her faith and glorifying God with her talents. The heavenly choir has a wonderful addition and a sweet, sweet spirit. She will be greatly missed, but I look forward to singing with her again in God's good time!!

Linda Harris

October 3, 2013

To God be the Glory for getting to know such a 'Beautiful Woman of God'. She will truly be missed.

Kathleen Berry

October 2, 2013

My spiritual journey has become much richer because I had the opportunity of meeting a true woman of God.

Byron Jones

October 2, 2013

Dearest family of Ella:

Those of us who had the wonderful opportunity to have worked with Ella, have had our lives enriched. Her dedication and enthusiastic approach to her vocation will always be a source of inspiration.

Music is well said to be the speech of angels. ~Thomas Carlyle

May you find peace and comfort,

Arlo Reichter

October 2, 2013

A great woman of faith who used her God-given abilities to enable others to find harmony in life. She was a friend and sister in Christ who is already missed. Rev. Dr. Arlo R. Reichter, Executive Minister, American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin.

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