Johnnie Catlett Ellison

October 26, 2026

Johnnie Catlett Ellison, formerly of the Claxton community and most recently a resident of Clinton, passed away Oct. 26, 2026.

She was a member of Zion Baptist Church and a retired secretary with Modern Woodmen of America’s Knoxville office.

Johnnie was a life member of VFW Auxiliary Post 1733 in Knoxville, where she served as president from 1981 to 1982. She was also a charter member of Moose Family Fraternity Chapter 1695 in Knoxville and a member of AARP Chapter 2461 in Clinton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.O. Milford “Jome” Ellison Sr.; daughter, Kathy M. Ellison; grandson, Jome Shane Ellison; parents, W.E. and Nancy Catlett; sister, Dorothy Rutherford, and her husband, Larry; and brother, Gordon Catlett.

Johnnie is survived by her daughter, Teresa Ellison York; son, J.O. Milford “Joe” Ellison Jr. and his wife, Mary; granddaughter, Kristal York Oliver and her husband, Patrick; grandson, Brian York and his wife, Sarah; great-grandchildren, Alaina Ellison Hargroves, Paisley Oliver and Layton Oliver; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Alcoa.

Holley Gamble Funeral Home is proud to serve the Ellison family.

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