Elliott-Bowles Mortuary

Elliott-Bowles Mortuary We provide individualized funeral services designed to meet your needs and budget.

Send your love and support with a beautiful floral tribute. Order online and brighten someone’s day in their time of nee...
03/27/2026

Send your love and support with a beautiful floral tribute. Order online and brighten someone’s day in their time of need.

Order flowers today from our website.
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The staff of Elliott-Bowles Mortuary pauses to honor the memory of a truly Godly woman and a cornerstone of the Henderso...
03/27/2026

The staff of Elliott-Bowles Mortuary pauses to honor the memory of a truly Godly woman and a cornerstone of the Henderson community, Mother Ella Woolfolk.

​Mother Woolfolk was a respected local businesswoman and a devoted supporter of our firm. Her legacy of faith and entrepreneurship continues to shine through her daughter, Tonya, whose close partnership with us carries her mother’s mission forward.

​While we mourn her passing, we celebrate her homegoing and the incredible impact she left behind. 🕊️

​Rejoice, Mother Ella Woolfolk.

Ella B. Woolfolk, 93, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away at 1:08 p.m Wednesday March 25, 2026 at St. Anthony's Hospice ...
03/26/2026

Ella B. Woolfolk, 93, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away at 1:08 p.m Wednesday March 25, 2026 at St. Anthony's Hospice Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson.

Funeral arrangements are currently pending and being handled through Elliott-Bowles Mortuary in Madisonville, Kentucky.

More obituary information will become available soon so check back shortly at www.elliottmortuarycares.com.

Celebrate the life of Ella Woolfolk and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

Always be conscious of state and federal laws when scattering, and be sure to check with the location first. Cremation i...
03/26/2026

Always be conscious of state and federal laws when scattering, and be sure to check with the location first. Cremation is an ancient tradition, dating back at least 20,000 years. Scattering cremated remains is a wonderful and time honored way to lay your loved ones to rest. Do you have any interesting places you’d want to be scattered? Get our complimentary Cremation: Things To Consider PDF today: http://204679.celebrate-life.us/choosing-cremation/

Not sure what to expect at a service? Our funeral etiquette tips can help you feel prepared and respectful.Check out our...
03/25/2026

Not sure what to expect at a service? Our funeral etiquette tips can help you feel prepared and respectful.

Check out our latest guide.
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If now is the right time to plan ahead for a funeral, we are here. We will help you understand all of the options availa...
03/24/2026

If now is the right time to plan ahead for a funeral, we are here. We will help you understand all of the options available and plan ahead, without stress. If you would like us to contact you, let us know at http://204679.celebrate-life.us/reach-out/ if you prefer communication by phone or email.

03/21/2026

“Grief is not a disorder, a disease or a sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical and spiritual necessity, the price you pay for love. The only cure for grief is to grieve.” - Earl Grollman
What emotions do you feel from your grief? Don’t let anyone lead you to think that there is a timeline or any organization to grief. Sometimes grief feels like fear, other times like anxiety, many times sadness, and even it feels like bittersweet moments in the present. If you are interested in getting some inspirational grief poems, click here: http://204679.celebrate-life.us/grief-poems/

A gentle reminder that love transcends loss. True connections never fade, they live on, timeless and eternal. ...
03/20/2026

A gentle reminder that love transcends loss.

True connections never fade, they live on, timeless and eternal.

We honor those who served. Learn about our veterans' services, including headstones, burial flags, and more. Explore our...
03/18/2026

We honor those who served. Learn about our veterans' services, including headstones, burial flags, and more.

Explore our veterans' tribute options.
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Both your loved one and the team will appreciate the support. Be sure to have your loved one’s favorite snack and drink ...
03/18/2026

Both your loved one and the team will appreciate the support. Be sure to have your loved one’s favorite snack and drink ready too. Which teams will you be rooting for?

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215 East North Street
Madisonville, KY
42431

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+12708213281

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About The Founder

Willie Mae Elliott was born in Madisonville,Kentucky on April 24, 1917. She was a class of 1939-1940 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Embalming and Mortuary Science in Nashville,Tennessee. She was licensed to embalm and direct funerals in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana. She served as past president and secretary of the Kentucky Association of Morticians, Inc. She received certificates from the Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers. She earned academic medals in reconstructive arts. She almost never conducted a closed casket funeral due to reconstructive techniques and new materials to build tissues. She was a perfectionist when it came to her profession. In 1941, she purchased property from P.G. Poindexter at the corner of North and Laffoon Streets which became the Elliott Funeral Home. In 1972, a new funeral home was built and it became the Elliott Mortuary. She owned and operated the first private EMT Ambulance Service in Madisonville. She started the first funeral limousine service in Madisonville. In 1980, she opened Elliott Memorial Gardens, a cemetery off North Street becoming the first and only funeral home presently to own a cemetery in Madisonville. She was a Civil Rights Activist, being the first funeral home to bury an African American in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville. She was a pioneer in the Civil Rights movement and served as president of the local chapter of the NAACP working in the state association. "She is sadly missed but her legacy continues.”