Donna McNeill Ellison

Donna McNeill Ellison obituary, Clanton, AL

Donna McNeill Ellison

Donna Ellison Obituary

Visit the Martin Funeral Home, Inc. - Clanton website to view the full obituary.
Donna McNeill Ellison, 73, of Jemison, Alabama passed away April 22, 2025, at UAB Medical Center.
She was born June 24, 1951, in Alabama, daughter of the late I. H. McNeill, Jr. and the late Dot McNeill.
She was a teacher for 39 years with the majority been with the 2nd grade at Thorsby Elementary School. She was also a dance teacher for 57 years with Donna's Dancers & Tammie Twirlers.
Surviving are her Son, Scott (Alex) Ellison, Son, Keith Ellison, Daughter, Lee Ann (Chris) Moore, Grandchildren, Dylan, Jordan (Cameron), Kendall (Jordan), Griffin, Alivia, and a great grandchild, Mac, Sister, Tammie (Glenn) McGriff, Brother, Howie McNeill, III, A host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her Husband, Ronald Ellison.
Friends will be received Friday, April 25, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Martin Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:00 am. at Martin Funeral Home with Rev. David Hand officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Grove Baptist Cemetery, Jemison, Alabama.
Pallbearers will be Casey Welch, Sam Green, Kyle Carter, Phillip Scott, Jacob Taylor, and Clyde Northcutt.
Martin Funeral Home directing.
You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Donna, please visit our floral store.

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Martin Funeral Home, Inc. - Clanton

1300 4th Avenue North, Clanton, AL 35045

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