Georgia Kathleen Ellsworth

Georgia Kathleen “Kathy” Ellsworth, age 74, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, departed this life Saturday morning, October 24, 2026 at Baptist Hospital of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee.

Kathy was born March 4, 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Jeff William Polk and Annie Mae Webb. She married her beloved husband on March 25, 1970 and together they shared many years of love and laughter. Kathy was employed as a server at Jene’s Seafood for many years prior to her retirement in 2004.

Kathy will be remembered for her spunky character and her love for to do lists. Her favorite past times were living in Jacksonville, Florida and spending time at the beach. She was an avid shark tooth collector, often finding them while other family members couldn’t.

Ms. Ellsworth is survived by her sister, Jane Francis (Joel Sr.) of Arlington, Tennessee; her grandchild, McKenzie Jane Ellsworth; her great nieces, Cheyenne Kenney (Gavin Burton) of Brownsville, Texas, Dakota Kenney and Zoe Francis; as well as her niece and nephew, Melissa Francis and Joel Francis III.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Coleman Ellsworth; her daughter, Rebecca Ann Ellsworth; her son, William Gordon Ellsworth III; one grandchild, Reed Stewart; two sisters, Laverne Barnes and Neva Crow; one brother, Bobby Joe Polk and her beloved, faithful Yorkie companion, “Harley.”

A visitation for Ms. Ellsworth will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Friday, October 30, 2026 at the Peebles West Funeral Chapel at Oakland. Funeral services will commence at 2:00 PM with Bro. Mike Hollaway officiating. Interment will follow at Fayette County Memorial Park on Highway 64.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be Joel Francis Sr., Joel Francis III, Gavin Burton, and Jerry Bechel.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be directed to St. Jude, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

Condolences may be left on our online guestbook at www.PeeblesFuneralHome.com.