Ella Rivers-Agee
January 3, 1939 - December 4, 2012
Ella Mae was born Jan 3, 1939 to the late Theo and Inez Brittenum in Madison, AR. She was raised by her grandparent's the late Rev. George and Irene Rivers. Ella confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Bates. Ella graduated in 1958 from Lincoln Senior High School in Forrest City, AR. Ella was united in holy matrimony in the 1958 to Lethaniel Thompson and to this union 3 sons Larry, Stanley, and Tony Thompson. Ella moved to Chicago and married Thomas Edward Jackson and to this union 1 daughter, Rita Jackson and 1 son, Thomas Edward Jackson Jr. Ella later married Glover Agee. Ella is survived by 4 sons, Larry Thompson, Stanley Thompson, Tony Thompson, Thomas Edward Jackson III and 1 daughter, Rita Jackson. 1 brother, Theo Brittenum Jr. Grandchildren, Olympia-Nicole, Lachica, Larry, Lawanna, Ebony, Kendal and Thomas Jr III. 7 nephews, Bernard Brittenum, Clint, Stanley, Stevie, Tony Winfrey, Julius Smith, Yolandia Ray. 3 nieces, Brenda King, Tracey Bassett, and LaTanya Ray. 6 cousins, Willean Hicks, Alice Ford, Peggy Seals, Linda Miles, James Clavin Rivers Jr. and Janice Rivers.
Ella Mae was born Jan 3, 1939 to the late Theo and Inez Brittenum in Madison, AR. She was raised by her grandparent's the late Rev. George and Irene Rivers. Ella confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church... View Obituary & Service Information