Katherine "Kathy" Hope Ellison

Katherine “Kathy” Hope Ellison, of Oden, AR passed away April 24, 2025. Kathy was born June 19, 1942, in Mount Ida, AR to James Blair and Hazel (Hovell) McConnell. She is preceded in death by both parents, husband Elton “Cotton” Ellison, brothers David McConnell, Roger McConnell, Clarke McConnell, Craig McConnell, and Marc McConnell, and sister JoAnne McConnell.

Kathy is survived by two sons Lance Ellison (Ginger), Buck Ellison, daughter Jodi Callahan, grandchildren Blake Ellison (Lydia), Brittany Mayberry (Ira), Braison Ellison (Stormie), Jade Ewing (Nathanael), Cassie Provence (Jason), Cole Ellison (Laney), Ty Callahan (Makayla), Tanner Callahan (Bailee), 11 great grandchildren, brother Bruce McConnell (Judy), sister Reba Seward, nieces, nephews. Also surviving Kathy is friend and caretaker, Lisa Bradley, who the family owes a debt of gratitude to for her service and friendship with Kathy and Cotton over the last several years.

Graveside service will be Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 2pm at Mount Olive Cemetery. Pallbearers Blake Ellison, Braison Ellison, Cole Ellison, Ty Callahan, Tanner Callahan, Nathanael Ewing and Jason Provence. Arrangement under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.