Ella Dority

Ella Louise Crews Dority, 86, of St. George, GA passed away Monday, March 5 in Jacksonville, FL.  She was born January 20, 1932 in St. George, GA to the late Dave Anderson Crews and Emmie Crews.  She loved bluegrass music and cooking for family.  She retired from the Northeast Florida State Hospital in Macclenny after 25 years of service.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter:  Brenda Ann Dority and 9-siblings.

She is survived by her children:  Tony (Joan) Dority, Kathy (Keith) Canaday, Debbie (David) Waters and Linda (Eric) Byrd; a Brother:  David (Cindy) Crews; 9-Grandchildren:  Brenda Lloyd, Anthony Dority, John (Andrea) Canaday, Becky Lynn (Matthew) Conner, Colleen (Robert) Haddock, Jamie (Cori) Waters, Daniel (Erin) Waters, David (Cassandra) Byrd and Darryl Byrd; 23-Great Grandchildren and 3-Great Great Grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Friday, March 9 at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home from 6-8 PM.  Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday, March 10 at 10:00 AM at Boones Creek Cemetery with Rev. James Conner officiating.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston, GA.