Ellistine Gaddy

In memory of a loving mother and grandmother, Ellistine Gaddy, 63, Little Rock passed away on Friday, January 7, 2011. Ellistine taught within the Little Rock School District at various elementary schools for 32 years. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Dawn Anita Gaddy; son, Valtez Laundrell Gaddy; father, Elzee Lee Whitlow. She leaves to cherish her loving memories, a son, Willie Gaddy, Jr.; granddaughters: Regina Murphy, Rayona Gossett, and Tara Gaddy; mother, Radie Johnson Brewer; sisters: Hurselene Silverman, Bertha Berry, Cozetta Matthews, and Patricia Whitlow; brothers: Elzie Whitlow and Herman Whitlow; aunt, Pearlie Horton; host of other relatives and friends. Services 11 a.m., Saturday, Bethel AME Church, 815 West 16th Street, Little Rock. Rev. D.L. Crawford Sr. officiating. Visitations 6-7 p.m., Friday at funeral home chapel. Arrangements entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 8821 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock. 565-1800. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.