of Batesville, AR
January 28, 1926 - August 19, 2024
Ollie Mae Foushee Ellison, 98, of Batesville passed away Monday, August 19, 2024.
She was born January 28, 1926 in Locust Grove, Arkansas the daughter of Fount Louis ''Buster'' Foushee and Ola Bullard Foushee.
Ollie was a member of First Baptist Church since 1938. She graduated from Arkansas State University in 1972 as a registered nurse and worked at White River Medical Center and Independence County Home Health. During her retirement years she volunteered for Hospice of Independence County, Woodlawn Nursing Home and at White River Medical Center. She was an enthusiastic member of the Foxy Ladies Red Hat Society.
Survivors include her son, Gary (Judi) Hayden; two grandchildren, Jacilyn Mary Hayden and Gabriel Cambrian Hayden; four sisters, Ivone Thorne, Bernice Davis, Margie Poole, and Dorothy Mills; one brother, Fount Foushee; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Arrangements made by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
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19 Condolence(s)
Pam Musgrave Boles
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Gary, sweet sweet lady your mother was. Always had a smile and radiated love. Cherish the memories.
Louise Keene Hooper
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Gary and family, so sorry for your loss . I always enjoyed talking to your . She was a very sweet and precious lady. May God bless you .
Kathy Walter
Friday, August 23, 2024
i knew Ms. Ollie Mae through a Sunday School class at FBC. She was always sweet and gracious to everyone. Praying for peace and comfort for her family and friends.
Larry and Kathy Duchanoy
Friday, August 23, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear of Ollie Mae's passing. She was such a kind, caring person. She and my mother in law grew up together and each would tell me of their running across the field to each others house to play. I know she's safe in the arms of Jesus and having a wonderful time re uniting with her family and friends.
Jane Purtle
Friday, August 23, 2024
Dear Gary and Family,
Your mother and I were friends for many years. She was a support to me through some hard times.
I enjoyed visiting with her when I went back to Batesville in the years after I moved.
You're very fortunate to have had such a loving and fun mother. Any time I was with her over the years, I enjoyed her smile and good humor.
I know you will miss her.
Blessings on you,
Jane Purtle
Jessica Shetron
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Michael and I are so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. I don’t remember a time in my life where Ollie wasn’t involved. She and Mother were friends for many, many years. She was such a kind and loving person even to those who she didn’t know.
Gary, I’m sure you remember when you and Michael were keeping an alligator in your basement. That’s the story he always tells.
anytime I mention Ollie.
She was such a blessing for my family and maybe if you listen closely you can hear her
singing . Thanks Ollie for everything you’ve done for us.
Michael and Jessica Shetron
Bertha Hughes
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Ollie has been a friend to me and my family for many years. She was a wonderful lady.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marilyn Diemer Earnheart
Thursday, August 22, 2024
My heart is heavy in learning of your loss. Ollie Mae was such a precious lady & smart nurse. She always had her sweet smile on & I can hear her laughter now. She is now resting in the arms of Jesus.
Lifting you all up for peace & comfort today and in the days to come.
Regina Rowe Bryant
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Ollie Mae was such an awesome person and a great example to us all. Even though I didn’t get to see her often enough, I will always remember her smile and her laugh. I know heaven is rejoicing to have her!
Love and God bless,
Tommy and Regina Bryant
Janet Hamm Williams
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
I cherish the wonderful memories of Ollie Mae especially during my growing-up years at First Baptist Church in Batesville. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate her legacy.
Jan Daniel
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Ollie was a special friend ever since we were first nursing. Even though we were working and in different phases of life, we reconnected more several years ago. She was a precious Christian lady and a great nurse. Sorry for her loss. With sympathy and prayers. Jan
Linda Jobe
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
My thoughts and Prayers are with you during this terrible time. But, we know Our Loving Heavenly Father will Hold and Comfort you.....
Nick & Katrina Fudge
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Heaven is celebrating this wonderful lady. She was a tell-it-like-it-is kinda gal. Praying for the family.
Claudia Nobles
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Ollie Mae was a very special lady. She was kind and very giving. In past years she shared her white hydrangeas with our flower committee at First Baptist. Always loved talking to her.
Prayers for her family.
Ron and Glenda Taylor
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Gary and family, Ms. Ollie was my friend for many, many years, then she was our neighbor for many years until she went to assisted living. I enjoyed visiting with her, we talked ‘shop’ since we were both RNs, we went to church together, she was a special lady. She will be missed. Glenda Taylor
Betty Burge Cockrill
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
I am so sorry to hear about Ollie. She was a very special lady. My thoughts and prayers are with each member of her family.
Renda Reynolds
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Ms. Ollie Mae was always fun to talk to at church. She was unique, friendly, always kind to me. Prayers for her family and friends!
Danny J Mitchell
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
A very gracious lady kind to everyone prayers for family
Zelda Ray
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Ollie was a wonderful person and nurse. Very kind and always smiling. She will be missed.