Nellaree (Wheeler) Ellison

Nellaree Wheeler Ellison, age 86 of Clarkesville went to her heavenly home on July 11, 2025.  She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters.

Mrs. Ellison was born on October 22, 1938 to D. C. and Cora Lee Wheeler.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband William Hal Ellison, Jr., son Anthony “Tony” Ellison, brothers Doug, Junior and Paul Wheeler, sisters Blondine Tomlin, Rosalee Whitworth and Dot Hill. 

Before starting her career, Nellaree was a stay at home mom. She was a very loving wife and mother. Mrs. Ellison earned her GED in her 40’s.  She was employed by Clarkesville Garment for over 25 years until they closed.  Upon their closing, they offered to send Mrs. Ellison back to school to retrain and further her education.  In her mid 50’s Mrs. Ellison attended North Georgia Technical College where she completed business courses, later working for Habersham County Government for ten years. 

Mrs Ellison is survived by daughters and their spouses Teresa “Terrie” Wade (Wesley), Sharon Miller (Brian), Melanie Cunningham (Bart), Laurel Ellison, brothers Bill Wheeler (Elaine) and Randy Wheeler, sisters Linda Sanders and Andrea Catlett, as well as thirteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM, Sunday, July 13, 2025 from the Hillside Memorial Chapel with interment to follow the service in Alley’s Chapel Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home, prior to the service on Sunday from 1-4 PM.

An online guestbook is available and may be viewed at HillsideMemorialChapel.com.

Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville. 706-754-6256.

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