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Ella Dees

September 15, 1938 — May 23, 2025

Ella Jane Dees, 86, of Chatom, passed away on May 23, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on September 15, 1938, in Bay Minette, Alabama to parents Charlie and Agnes Cooper Chafin. Ella enjoyed taking care of her family. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and crafting. She made decorations she donated to the nursing home, and as gifts to friends. She cherished her family, especially her grandsons.

Preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Agnes Chafin; husband, Johnny Dees; son, Wayne Dees; siblings, Pete Chafin, Norman Chafin, Eugene Chafin, Gladys Gilley, Alene Beech; and granddaughter, Malory Dees.

Survived by her daughter, Pam Thompson; grandsons, John Thompson, Ransey Dees; daughter-in-law, Michelle Dees, and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and loving friends.

Pallbearers will be Charles Chafin, Phillip Chafin, Robert Gilley, Ransey Dees, John Thompson, Monte Carpenter.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Chatom Town Cemetery. Bobbie Jean Carpenter will be officiating and Lathan Funeral Home directing.

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

10:00 - 10:20 am (Central time)

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