Mary "Eloise" Ellington

Mrs. Mary "Eloise" Ellington, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, at her residence in Yatesville. She was 82 years old.

Mrs. Ellington was born on August 16, 1944, in Thomaston, Georgia, to the late Chester Parker Ellington and the late Ella Rhunette Hayes Ellington. She was a 1962 graduate of R. E. Lee Institute. Over the years, she worked at Daniel's Men's Shop, the Yatesville Post Office, and Mac's Grill, where she enjoyed serving customers as a waitress. Eloise loved people and never missed an opportunity to visit with friends or strike up a conversation. She was a member of Yatesville Methodist Church

Eloise was a wonderful cook and an especially talented baker, best known for her famous 14-layer chocolate cake. She enjoyed preparing food for others and sharing her talents with family and friends. Above all, Eloise loved her family, especially her grandchildren, who held a very special place in her heart. She treasured the time spent with those she loved and the many friendships she made throughout her life.

She is survived by two sons, Jim (Debbie) Ellington of Thomaston and Chester Ellington of Yatesville; a sister, Connie Harp of Woodland; seven grandchildren, Kaylee Craven, Carson Ellington, Amber Parsons, Cody Ellington, Nicholas Ellington, Abby Ellington, and Anna Grace Ellington; and five great-grandchildren, Addison Bellew, Zac Harris, Brantley Ellington, Kristen Ellington, and Cohen Craven. Several nieces, nephews, and many friends also survive.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ellington was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Ellington, and her sister, Sandra Fenley.

Funeral services for Eloise will be held Thursday, October 22, at 2:00 PM, at Yatesville Methodist Church, with Rev. Wade Corley officiating. Interment will follow in the Yatesville Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 21, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks of Dr. Ben Williams and Thomaston Hospice for the care they gave to Mrs. Eloise. 

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ellington family. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.