Mrs. Lakeitha Anne Ellis Walker

Obituary For Mrs. Lakeitha Anne Ellis Walker

Mrs. Lakeitha Anne Ellis Walker was born on October 31, l952, to the late Mrs. Bessie Traylor Ellis and the late Mr. Elbridge Ellis in Thomaston, Upson County Georgia. She was a long-time member of the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. She served wherever she was needed.

She was educated in the public school of Upson County and graduated from Drake High School. After high school, she attended Upson Tech and earned a degree in Nursing. She followed her career in nursing and worked at Upson Regional Medical Center, Providence Health Care and lastly at Upson Dialysis. She was very helpful and always gave encouragement and hope to her patients when they were down. After retirement, she began to work at Trice Funeral Home, where she still gave that same encouragement and hope to families she encountered. She was faithful for many years.

Lakeitha was the mother of one son, Craig, and the grandmother of one grandson, Kentrell. She loved her family and was proud of their accomplishments.

As she entered the Rehab, Lakeitha enjoyed playing Bingo, talking to the residents, encouraging others and fellowshipping with the staff. She will be remembered for her love and kindness she shared with many.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Elbridge Ellis, Jr., and two sisters, Rhonda Ellis and Utricia Ellis. On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, the Lord called her name. She answered the call and went home to be at rest. She will be fondly remembered by her family, Trice Funeral Home family, Roberta Health and Rehab family and friends.

She leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Mr. Arlando Craig (Melessa) Hollis of Roberta, GA; one grandson, Kentrell Hollis of Dunwoody, GA; her Trice Funeral Home Family; a devoted friend, Mr. Carl Walker of Thomaston, GA and a host of cousins and other relatives and friends.