Ellen Loraine Nilsen Obituary
We bid farewell to Ellen Loraine Nilsen of Indian Trail, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 5, 2026 at the age of 71. Ellen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Kristian August Nilsen and Ruth Olsen Nilsen; and her brother Arvin Olav Nilsen. She is survived by: her sisters, Elizabeth "Liz" Nilsen-Doble (Lee Ashton Doble) and Gloria Nilsen; her nephew Bill (Susanne); her nephew Doug (Cara); her great-niece Josephine; her great-nephew Max; her extended family, Astrid Swallows (Howard), Alfred Nilsen (Solfred), Arne Nilsen (Marit), Bjørg Pedersen (Victor), Kristine "Tini" Dæhlen (Peder), June Eikeseth (Lars Undhjem), Gunn Snarheim (Gunnar), Kate Yndestad Tor (Hans), John Tonnessen, Pat Kleinschmidt (Robert), Mike Killeen (Lillian) and Richard Swallows (Stacy); Claire, Erik, Ashley Silvestri (Max), Madison, Brooklyn, Erica Rendon (Carlos), Jeanette and Charlie.
