Ella Faye Carlile, 73, of Canton, passed away July 1, 2020 in Dallas. She was born October 12, 1946 in West, Texas to Wayne Bishop Blackburn, Sr. and Emma Mae Talley Blackburn.
Ella received her Master's degree and was a professor of English and Nutrition at Trinity Valley Community College for many years. She enjoyed pottery, ceramics, making old time brooms, and reading novels. Ella was a member of the Big Rock Church of Christ.
Mrs. Carlile is preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Emma Blackburn; husband, Lavoy Carlile; and brother, Wayne Bishop Backburn, Jr.
Ella is survived by her sister, Waynell Anderson of Canton, and a brother, Jerry Lynn Blackburn of Clayton, Oklahoma.
Interment was in Simon Cemetery near Wilson, Oklahoma.