Hollowell, Jean Anne's Obituary
Jean Anne (Ellis) Hollowell was born in El Paso, Texas and was born on August 5, 1949. She passed away September 12, 2025. Her parents were John Reese Ellis II and Doris Anne Beckley Ellis. Her older brother John Ellis passed away on July 30, 2025, in The Villages, Florida. Surviving siblings are Alfred B Ellis and James L Ellis. Jean is preceded in death by her husband John A Hollowell II on March 31, 1995.
Jean is survived by her son John E Hollowell, her daughter Megan Elizabeth Mayes and grandchildren Jesse and Emily Mayes. Jean is also survived by nephews - Troy Ellis and Dan Ellis and nieces - Sarah Ellis, Jennifer Sanchez and Jessica Cochran.
Jean graduated from Austin High School in El Paso, Texas in 1967. She received her college degree from Arizona State University. She taught modern dance and was a physical education teacher in El Paso, Texas until her retirement.
Jean moved to The Villages, Florida to be with her older brother Reese. Other family members and close friends moved there also. She loved playing golf and was very involved in her church. She has very special friends that she met after moving to Florida.
Our loving sister, aunt, mom and grammy will be dearly missed.
There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Service 11:00 am Saturday, October 25, 2025, at New Covenant United Methodist Church "Small Chapel" 3470 Woodridge Dr, The Villages, FL 32162. Followed by a graveside service at 1:00 pm at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery 1901 County Rd 25A, Leesburg, FL 34748. Rev. Ellen Pollock will be officiating.
Arrangements are entrusted to Banks/Page-Theus Funerals and Cremations, Wildwood. Online condolences may be shared at https://www.bankspagetheus.com.
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