Ella (Jean) Carroll

May 22, 1938 - October 18, 2020

Ella (Jean) Carroll, age 82 was born May 22, 1938 in Alma Ga. The family moved to Jacksonville Fl when she was a small child. She attended local schools and graduated from Andrew Jackson in 1956. She attended classes at FSU and FSCJ (FCCJ). Jean worked for J.C. Penny’s bookkeeping department for several years. Then went to work for the Credit Union for Independent Life Ins. Co. for 26 and half years. Retiring as the Asst. manager. She then worked for Multacc Corp. which was later bought out by the Northeast Florida Assoc. of Realtors, totaling her years there 12. Jean is preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband Benny(Ben) A Carroll in 2010. They were married 32 and a half years. Her daughter Sheri Clifton Smith in 2006. Son David Clifton in 2017. Her sister Shirley Strickland 2020. Her parents Willie and Monteen Strickland. Left to cherish her memory is her son Darren Clifton, two stepsons David(Gigi) Carroll, Steve Carroll. Grandsons Aaron Clifton, Benjamin Carroll and Granddaughter Virginia C. Manning. Jean’s smile, friendliness, and contagious laugh will be missed. She loved to dance and have fun. She never met a stranger. She was active in her church, Daughters of the Nile, and past worthy Matron of Brentwood Eastern Star Chapter #183, North Jax Jr. Woman’s Club President for 2 years. Chairman of Big and Little sisters and set it up with the help of Big brothers now known as Big brothers and sisters. Memorial service is at 11:00 on November 16, 2020 at Oaklawn Chapel and Cemetery 4801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville Fl 32207 with pastor Terry Gore.