Ella Darlene of Pensacola, FL, 59 passed away December 8, 2021 in Tallahassee, Fl at Capital Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Ella was born April 2, 1962 to the late Elnora Dykes and Earnest Funtain of Pensacola, Fl.  Ella was reared by her late Aunt Lillie Bee Cumingham and Robert Lee Cunningham who loved her dearly.

Ella attended school in Pensacola where she graduated from Booker T. Washington high school and attended Pensacola Jr. College for Cosmetology.  She was also a Licensed CNA.

She is survived by her husband, Marvin Jones, two Daughters, Charletta Knight Gaines (Patrick) who preceded her in death, Latia Harden Brown (Willie) of Orlando, Fl.  One Son, James Bell III of Orlando, FL. Four Grandchildren, Four Sisters:  Theresa Dykes, Boston, MA, Cynthia Johnson, Pensacola, Lillie Marie Dykes, Niagra Falls, NY and Carol Brocks, Tampa, FL. Six Brothers: James Curtis Dykes, (Portia), Lorenzo Dykes (Darlene), Edward Dykes, all of Orlando, FL, Johnny Ray Dykes (Mary)