Ms. Debora Ellis

Ms. Debora Ellis obituary, Gainesville, FL

Ms. Debora Ellis

Debora Ellis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chestnut Funeral Home - Gainesville on Jan. 20, 2026.
Ms. Debora Ellis, age 58, passed away on January 15, 2026, in Gainesville, FL.

Public Visitation and Viewing for Ms. Ellis will be Friday, January 30, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Chestnut Funeral Home, 18 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Showers of Blessings Harvest Center, 2615 SE 15th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641, Apostle Willie King, Jr., Pastor.

Interment will follow immediately in Rhuta Branch Cemetery, 1139 NW 192nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609.

Resolutions may be emailed to [email protected]. Floral Arrangements may be ordered online at www.chestnutfh.com/obituaries or delivered to Chestnut Funeral Home, 18 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601.

"A CHESTNUT SERVICE"

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February 6, 2026

Sharon A Brown posted to the memorial.

January 21, 2026

Linda J. Butler-Davis posted to the memorial.

January 20, 2026

Chestnut Funeral Home - Gainesville posted an obituary.

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Sharon A Brown

February 6, 2026

My condolences to the family I am so sorry for your loss. My mom and I just seen your brother over 2 months ago and asked about you. Our continued prayers for your family.

Sharon Brown, Mrs. Brown and the entire family.

Linda J. Butler-Davis

January 21, 2026

Sorry for your loss. Sending Prayers.
Linda J. Butler-Davis

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