Lola Marie Ellington
Obituary
On Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, Lola Marie Nipper Ellington, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at age 92.
Lola was born Nov. 28, 1929 in Arkansas to Theo and Katie (Barron) Nipper.
Lola met her future husband as a young child but grew apart, later rekindling their friendship in their late teens. They were married March 25, 1953 in Greenfield, Calif., and never left. Their family grew to three daughters, Deborah (Israel) Soliz, Katie (Anthony) Hernandez, Pamela (Jim) Keown and son, Tony (Kellie Harper) Ellington.
Lola was preceded in death by her dear husband, Tony Ray Ellington; three brothers; and five sisters.
In addition to her children, Lola is survived by her eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Lola is further survived by three sisters: Frances, twin sisters Sue and Lue; sister-in-law, Alma Sterling; and other family and friends.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 12:00 noon on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 at Eddington Funeral Services Chapel.
For additional information, contact Eddington Funeral Services, 429 Bassett St., King City, (831) 385-5400, www.EFS-Cares.com.
Published in Salinas Valley Tribune · January 12, 2022