1926
Estelle
2011
Estelle Ellington
November 23, 1926 — January 9, 2011
Estelle Andrews Ellington, Brandon,MS
Estelle Andrews Ellington, 84, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the Crossgates River Oaks Hospital in Brandon. Visitation will be held Mon. Jan. 10, 2011 from 5pm.-7pm. and Tues. Jan. 11, 2011 from 1:30pm.-2:15pm. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Funeral Services are 2:30pm. Tues. Jan. 11, 2011 at the funeral home with interment to follow in the New Brandon Cemetery.
Born on November 23, 1926, in Billups Gate, near Artesia, MS, to the late Grover Cleveland and Myrtle Molloy Andrews, Mrs. Ellington grew up in Artesia, Columbus, and Caledonia. She graduated from New Hope High School, where she was Salutatorian and editor of the school newspaper. She worked for the Military Department, where she met the love of her life, James Robert Ellington. They married and lived in Jackson, where they reared three daughters, and later moved to Brandon in 2002.
A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she served as a Christ-like example for her children and grandchildren. A long-time member of Epworth United Methodist Church, and later of Brandon First United Methodist Church, she taught first grade Sunday school for many years and was later a charter member of the Watkins Friendship Sunday School Class. Mrs. Ellington faithfully served as a communion steward and as a member of many church committees. An inspiration and a blessing to everyone she knew, she is remembered as the epitome of the dignified and gracious southern lady.
In addition to her husband of 57 years, Brigadier General (Ret.) James Robert Ellington, she is survived by her sister, Sarah Andrews Younger of Columbus, and her three daughters and their husbands, Pam and Mark Magee of Florence, Jane and Dennis Caranna of Brandon, and Patty and Steve Lee of Brandon. Her grandchildren are Holly and Chad Wells of Brandon, Robert and Allison Magee of Pearl, Amy Lee of Brandon, and Amber and Eric Munden of Bolton. Her great-granddaughters are Avery and Mallory Magee of Pearl. She is also survived by a loyal friend, Shirley Paxton of Jackson and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family request that memorials be made to Brandon First United Methodist Church or to the charity of your choice.
Estelle Andrews Ellington, 84, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the Crossgates River Oaks Hospital in Brandon. Visitation will be held Mon. Jan. 10, 2011 from 5pm.-7pm. and Tues. Jan. 11, 2011 from 1:30pm.-2:15pm. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Funeral Services are 2:30pm. Tues. Jan. 11, 2011 at the funeral home with interment to follow in the New Brandon Cemetery.
Born on November 23, 1926, in Billups Gate, near Artesia, MS, to the late Grover Cleveland and Myrtle Molloy Andrews, Mrs. Ellington grew up in Artesia, Columbus, and Caledonia. She graduated from New Hope High School, where she was Salutatorian and editor of the school newspaper. She worked for the Military Department, where she met the love of her life, James Robert Ellington. They married and lived in Jackson, where they reared three daughters, and later moved to Brandon in 2002.
A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she served as a Christ-like example for her children and grandchildren. A long-time member of Epworth United Methodist Church, and later of Brandon First United Methodist Church, she taught first grade Sunday school for many years and was later a charter member of the Watkins Friendship Sunday School Class. Mrs. Ellington faithfully served as a communion steward and as a member of many church committees. An inspiration and a blessing to everyone she knew, she is remembered as the epitome of the dignified and gracious southern lady.
In addition to her husband of 57 years, Brigadier General (Ret.) James Robert Ellington, she is survived by her sister, Sarah Andrews Younger of Columbus, and her three daughters and their husbands, Pam and Mark Magee of Florence, Jane and Dennis Caranna of Brandon, and Patty and Steve Lee of Brandon. Her grandchildren are Holly and Chad Wells of Brandon, Robert and Allison Magee of Pearl, Amy Lee of Brandon, and Amber and Eric Munden of Bolton. Her great-granddaughters are Avery and Mallory Magee of Pearl. She is also survived by a loyal friend, Shirley Paxton of Jackson and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family request that memorials be made to Brandon First United Methodist Church or to the charity of your choice.
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