Ella Louise Gatlin

Ella Louise Gatlin, age 79, of Traskwood passed away Friday, March 30, 2012. She was born Jan. 30, 1933 in Lake Village, Ark. Ella was a retired shift coordinator for the Alexander Human Development Center and a member of Traskwood Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ardell and Ethel Melton Williams, husband, Houston Gatlin and a son, Ricky Gatlin. Survivors, son, Philip Gatlin, Traskwood; daughter, Wanda Kay Whitley, Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; brother, J. T. Williams, Monticello; sister, Sue Bennett, Monticello; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Traskwood Cemetery. Ministers will be Rev. Lyndale Harberson and Rev. Elton Cole. A reception for the family hosted by Traskwood Assembly of God Church, will be held at the Jim Gatlin Home on Hwy 229. Online guest book at ashbyfuneralhome.com.