Ella Mitchell Holt
Ella Mitchell Holt
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Ella Mitchell Holt Obituary
She was well known for her role as Evilene in The Wiz as well as Hattie Mae Pierce in Big Momma's House.
She touched the lives of so many who will hold very fond memories of her.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday July 16, 2024, at the Glorious Church of God & Christ, on 363 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233, with a viewing at 3 p.m., and the service at 6 p.m.
Funeral services are arranged by Owens Funeral Home, at 216 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY, 10027, 212-
427-7888.
The family extends their heartfelt appreciation for all of the outpouring expressions of sympathy and condolences, which shows how much Ella was deeply loved and appreciated.
At this time, please allow the family privacy. We thank you.
The Family of Ella Mitchell Holt
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Dee Marshall
July 16, 2025
RIP Ms. Ella
I enjoyed watching you in The Wiz and Big Momma's House.
Marcus Bonner
February 27, 2025
Your voicemail your wonderful voice imma miss u I just wish I could of saw u one more time one more visit one more trip to check your mailbox or go to Wendy´s for you or go to ur doctor visits with you I wish I had just one more day I still can´t believe it this is only my second day after hearing about your passing I will truly miss you Joyce and Jassiah will truly miss u as well I know your with the lord and your in heaven singing in the heavenly choir you will truly be missed
Love Marcus
Marcus Bonner
February 25, 2025
I just now found out u passed away ma I´m so deeply saddened because i was just telling my best friend Anthony that you met that we had to pay you a visit this weekend and to hear you are gone today broke my heart ma may u sleep in peace I love you ma
Marcus Bonner
Joyce
September 1, 2024
Big Momas house
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Central Hicks
August 23, 2024
Talking to Cousin Ella was ALWAYS a joy. We met face to face when she was touring with the Wiz in Dallas and I would call periodically. Thank you for giving me insight on family information and loving me and my family as well. She even connected a friend of mine with some backstage passes to see a Broadway show! I´m gonna miss that voicemail and hearing your laugh. I finally made it to NYC and you are gone.
Rest well and give my love to your cousin (my grandfather and his children and my grandmother for me.
Michelle Smith
August 14, 2024
I love her in ALL she has done. Thank you for your contributions to our history for years to come.
Trina lugo
August 1, 2024
I had the privilege of knowing ella all my life I'm 57 years she was my mom good friend they sang in choirs together she will truly be missed
Scott Pileckas
July 27, 2024
God bless and rest Mrs Holt xox
Tibor Konig
July 26, 2024
I was lucky to have had the chance to talk with Ella for half an hour on the phone 3 years ago. She was very kind and fun to talk to. I wanted to talk to her again but her illness interrupted and I sadly heard the news about her passing. She was really something, a talented and sweet lady. Rest in Peace Ella! Tibi
Blu
July 19, 2024
I remember seeing Mrs. Ella Mitchell Holt in the movie Big Momma house , I heard this beautiful voice from my television in the living room , when I walked in my living room I looked at my television & this lady was singing , Mrs. Ella has this beautiful voice , her voice reminded me of when my great-grandmother used to sing to me .
Bill Berry
July 18, 2024
I never got a chance to meet Ella Mitchell, but I was so fortunate to see her as Evillene in the original production of The Wiz both in L.A. (1976) and N.Y.C. (1978). She was magnificent in the role, and as a young kid I was enthralled by the whole production, and especially by Ms. Ella. The Wiz was the first Broadway show to which I was exposed, and it made such a lasting impression that the business side of theatre became my profession. As a fan I will never forget her!
Eloise Cornish
July 17, 2024
I have fond memories with her, I remember she use to always want me to dance as a little girl. I didn´t want to be cause I was chubby but she would say don´t nobody want to see bones hitting together. I love and will miss her
Tylan Adkins
July 16, 2024
Big Momma's House was my favorite movie growing up. RIP Queen You will live on through our TV screens forever
Syrina Holt
July 16, 2024
I met Ella when my mother took me to meet her back in 1988..I was 19 years old with my 4 month old baby. We called her Madea. I lived with her youngest son Boom...1st time I met an uncle younger than me..he was 13 at the time...I loved her voice and she made me laugh. She met all 5 of my children. She even started giving my youngest daughter vocal lessons. I'm gonna miss her saying "See watt I'm shaying" with her eyes wide..that always made me laugh...Even though she wasn't my moms mother.. She was my grandfathers wife so she'll always be my grandmother at heart.. I'll forever miss her. Sleep in Peace Madea
Bob Marovich
July 14, 2024
Ella Mitchell was a great singer whose career spanned gospel music's golden age. I had the great pleasure of interviewing her and loved her stories. She knew everybody, worked with most, and delighted all.
Laura Smith
July 14, 2024
Ms. Ella was a true performance artist. On August 17, 2017 I had the pleasure of visiting with and interviewing her. After Ms. Ella answered my final question I asked if she would sing a little something for me, I suggested No Bad News. Thank you for indulging me. As an appreciator of great performers, you serenading me as I sat at your feet is a memory I will treasure. Listening to my recording of that moment just produced chills across my back. R.I.P Ms. Ella
Laura Smith
July 14, 2024
Ms. Ella was a true performance artist. On August 17, 2017 I had the pleasure of visiting with and interviewing her. After Ms. Ella answered my final question I asked if she would sing a little something for me, I suggested No Bad News. Thank you for indulging me. As an appreciator of great performers, you serenading me as I sat at you feet is a memory I will treasure. Listening to my recording of that moment just produced chills across my back. R.I.P Ms. Ella
Ronnette Dickson
July 13, 2024
My dearest sweet Aunt Ella. I loveeee youuuu forever. I am so glad for the last 3 months I´ve gotten to call you every week just to hear your voice and tell you I love you. My kids got to hear your beautiful voice on your answering machine. Take your rest. I love you & grandma (Dorothy V Brown) are reuniting and cutting up. Thank you for all the precious memories I have from childhood to adulthood. I will forever miss you Madear Love always Ronnette
Deaconess Janice Hill
July 13, 2024
I was introduced to Ms Ella @ The Wiz 1984 thru AC White back stage, later visits @ home, & latter yrs on the ph. Always kind, sweet, strong in faith, powerful voice, made ALL feel special. I Will miss talking about the goodness of the Lord. May the work you've done speak for you! REST MS ELLA
See ya in the morning
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