Ella Mae

Underwood

Mrs. Ella Mae Underwood, 93, of Griffin, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the Westbury Medical Care and Rehab in Jackson. Georgia.

Mrs. Ella was born in Milner, Georgia on October 23, 1927, to the late Jim and Minnie Whatley. She attended the Lamar County Public School system in Barnesville, Georgia and after that was employed at Pomona Products for several years. At an early age, she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Milner, Georgia, where she was a dedicated lifetime member and faithfully served on the motherboard.

Mrs. Ella enjoyed sitting in her rocking chair, reading the newspaper, going on vacation, and spending time with her family.

She was united in holy matrimony to the late William Thomas Underwood on May 5, 1962. Their union was blessed with 2 sons.

Mrs. Ella Mae Underwood was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Minnie Whatley; husband, William Thomas Underwood; siblings, Leula Mae Render, Lizzie Whatley, Annie Whatley, Bernice Gilbert, James Whatley, and Leola Whatley.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories children, Stanley and Barbara Underwood, Timothy Sr. and Nora Underwood; grandchildren; Timothy Jr. and Yolanda Underwood, Stanesha and Keith Reeves, and Chelsea Roberts; 12 great-grandchildren; and a special niece, Betty Render. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss her dearly.