Edna Ellington Obituary
The memory of Edna Ellington (New Madrid, Missouri), who passed away on May 16, 2026 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Davis B. Riley and Amney May Haynes Riley; her husband John Girvin Ellington; her brother George Riley; her siblings-in-law, Virginia Ann Riley (Margie Riley Straka), Richard Straka and Zane Franks (Floyd Amos Riley); her niece Mary Hunter Riley Wolfe; her nephew Robert Straka; and her great-nephews, Camden Riley and Chris Bales.
She is survived by: her children, John Girvin Ellington, Jr., David Riley Ellington and Mary Malynn Ellington; her grandchildren, Alicia Lorraine Ellington Lewis (Jonathan Stephen Lewis), John Edward Ellington, John Patrick Ellington, John Stephen Ellington, Hunter Morgan and Mary Kate Renaud Plesko; her great grandchildren, Noah Xavi Lewis, Fox Patrick Ellington, Audie Glenn Ellington, Jerzy Walton, Amerie, Maddyx, Rhett Morgan, Katherine, Merritt Plesko, Genesis, Amora and Nirvana Walton; her sister Sarah Lee; and her brother-in-law Furg Hunter, Jr..
In lieu of flowers family would kindly request a memorial donation the The First New Madrid United Methodist Church; 627 Mill Street New Madrid.
