of Benton, AR
August 10, 1973 - December 20, 2012
Jennifer ''Lea'' Darnell Ellingston, age 39, of Benton, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012. She was born August 10, 1973 in Little Rock to Mike Darnell and Debbie Littlejohn. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Benton. Before becoming fully disabled, Lea worked as a CNA.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Evalyn Littlejohn and grandfather, Roger Darnell.
Survivors include her husband, Darrell Ellingston of the home; one son, Christopher Michael Casteel and girlfriend, Sarah Mantooth of Benton; two daughters, Lauren Ashley Crosslin and husband, Zachery of Muldrow, Oklahoma and Carly Taylor Casteel and fiancé, Taylor Parsons of Alma, Arkansas; her mother, Debbie Littlejohn of Benton; her sister, Kelli Dawn McCallister of Benton; two grandchildren, Benjamin Thadeious Crosslin and Jax Raymond Parsons; her grandfather, Kenneth Littlejohn of Benton; her aunt, Marilyn Williams and husband, Joe of Benton; her nephew, Jeremy Jacob Lowrance; her niece, Deja Kendralyn; her aunt, Margaret Darnell Lancaster, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, December 24, 2012 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047) with Bro. Carl Richey and Bro. Mike Titsworth officiating.
Visitation will be from 6:00 8:00 P.M. Sunday, December 23, 2012 at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, December 27, 2012 at United Funeral Services in New Albany, MS with interment to follow at New Harmony Cemetery in Blue Springs, MS.
Visitation will be from 6:00 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at United Funeral Services
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10 Condolence(s)
Jaimee Nantze
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
My prayers go out to Lea's family. She was a great friend and a kind person. We love you Lea.
Kristen Holland
Monday, December 24, 2012
My thoughts & prayers go out to your family, Jennifer. Your mom is one of the sweetest ladies I know! You will be missed by many! God bless your sweet family:)
Bobby and Debbie Sikes
Monday, December 24, 2012
Darrell - we were so sorry to hear of your loss. You and the entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all and give you peace.
Sam Poikey Gipson
Sunday, December 23, 2012
My Symopathy and Prayer's, for Jennifer and her family and friends.
God Bless.
We were only neighbors, Fountain Lake Apts, for a short time.
Thank you, Jennifer and your husband for your friendship.
God Bless.
James Phillips
Sunday, December 23, 2012
My condolences to Debbie and Kelli. I knew Lea when she was a toddler, just for a short time as she was the daughter of my brother's new wife at that time. She will be missed.
dorothy phillips
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Dear Debbie,
I pray you accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Lea. I still have pictures of her playing on the beach many years ago. My heart is deeply saddened to hear such sad news. God bless you and yours.
Love and prayers
Dorothy
Patti Snowden
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Dear Debbie,
Please know that I am thinking of you at this difficult time. I remember Lea playing in Marilyn's backyard when she was a youngster, and always being such a precious child. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest condolences, Patti
Heather Suitor
Friday, December 21, 2012
My prayers are with your family and you will forever be a wonderful memory. R I P my friend.
Annette Wright and family
Friday, December 21, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are being lifted for all of you for comfort and peace at this time.
Karmen Ramsey Word
Friday, December 21, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of her loved ones. God bless you all.