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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Norma Ellington. We will remember her forever.
August 14, 2022
August 14, 2022
John and I are thankful that we knew Norma and Earl, as friends and neighbors when we moved to Nebraska in 1984. Norma was always "there" for me as a friend. Her warmth, her acceptance, and her smile will always be remembered and treasured.
February 7, 2022
February 7, 2022
Sam and I extend our deepest sympathy to you, Teresa and Patty, and your families.  May you be comforted with the many positive memories of a wonderful lady, your mother! Norma was the epitome of a very caring Mother, Wife, Grandmother, Mother-in-law, Sister-in-law, Aunt and Friend to all. 
She will be sadly missed!
February 2, 2022
February 2, 2022
Such a beautiful lady, inside and out.  I have so many wonderful memories involving Norma and the always inseparable "Buck and Norma." Her love for and devotion to family were foremost, a legacy that will surely continue. I feel so blessed to have been included in Norma's life, much like a sister. Teresa and Patty, I hope that you and your families will find comfort in the wonderful memories of Norma that were shared in your video presentation.
January 30, 2022
January 30, 2022
Sorry to hear of Norma’s passing, wonderful lady, accept my condolence to family.
January 30, 2022
January 30, 2022
Norma will be deeply missed she was a beautiful soul from all the stories and pictures her family has shared with me . She leaves a wonderful legacy in her family members that will carry on her hopes and dreams. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Deepest condolences,
Mishelle and Michael Pudelek
January 29, 2022
January 29, 2022
Friends, we are sorry for your loss at this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cathy Babcock

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August 14, 2022
August 14, 2022
John and I are thankful that we knew Norma and Earl, as friends and neighbors when we moved to Nebraska in 1984. Norma was always "there" for me as a friend. Her warmth, her acceptance, and her smile will always be remembered and treasured.
February 7, 2022
February 7, 2022
Sam and I extend our deepest sympathy to you, Teresa and Patty, and your families.  May you be comforted with the many positive memories of a wonderful lady, your mother! Norma was the epitome of a very caring Mother, Wife, Grandmother, Mother-in-law, Sister-in-law, Aunt and Friend to all. 
She will be sadly missed!
February 2, 2022
February 2, 2022
Such a beautiful lady, inside and out.  I have so many wonderful memories involving Norma and the always inseparable "Buck and Norma." Her love for and devotion to family were foremost, a legacy that will surely continue. I feel so blessed to have been included in Norma's life, much like a sister. Teresa and Patty, I hope that you and your families will find comfort in the wonderful memories of Norma that were shared in your video presentation.
Her Life

Norma Ellington Obituary

January 29, 2022
Norma J. Ellington, age 86, passed away with her daughters at her side on January 24, 2022. She was a wonderful woman whose endearing nature captured the hearts of everyone she met. Norma was born to Henry Hunt and Naomi Hunt (Sorrell) on March 11,1935 in Salt Lick, Kentucky.

Norma was an excellent student and worked in the school office during high school for the principal who would become her future father-in-law. Although Norma met her future husband in grade school, it was not until a high school dance that they decided to take a chance on each other. While dating, Norma and Earl had serious discussions concerning their goals and their future with a focus on family and education. Together they worked to not only reach those early goals, but to continue to revise, expand and exceed their goals throughout their marriage. They married on June 30,1953 and had two daughters, Teresa and Patty. Earl and Norma instilled the importance of family and education in their two daughters and their families. Their big dreams and adventurous life led them across the country where they moved from Kentucky to California to Oregon and finally planted strong roots in Nebraska.

Norma dedicated her life to being a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. She excelled at supporting her loved ones through the many passions and difficulties of their lives. She made it her mission to improve the lives of others.
Norma strove to be an active member in her community and was passionate about protecting the people and land within it. She was instrumental in the movement to keep the Oregon beaches open to the public and coastlines free from commercial properties. In Nebraska, she was an active member of the local TTT Chapter, Women’s Council of Realtors, and Ceres Club. In addition to her love of community, Norma and her husband, Earl, were ambitious travelers. Together, they traveled nationally and internationally where they enjoyed exploring different cultures, made many friends, and incorporated their hobbies of antiquing and investigating the local real estate market. Norma’s hobbies included:  cooking, reading, knitting, spending time with family and friends, and attending Nebraska sporting events. #GOBIGRED!

Norma used her unwavering positivity, her love of community, and her knowledge of the current housing market during her 37 years as a Realtor in the Lincoln area. Her clients frequently commented on her commitment to providing excellent service while ensuring they were getting the home of their dreams. She was the realtor of choice in many families for multiple generations. Her drive and dedication earned her the Top Realtor of the Year award numerous times throughout her career.

Norma is survived by daughters Teresa and husband David Jacka, Patricia Ellington and husband Mike Hill, grandchildren, Jeff Jacka (Liz), Jennifer Jancich (Bryan), James Babcock, Sarah Elizabeth Schmidt (Jim), and great-grandsons, Bentley and Bennet Jancich.Norma was an only child and was quickly adopted as part of the Ellington family including brother-in-law R.W. Ellington (Ginny), sisters-in-law, Vivian Hogge (Fred), Arye Dethmers (Don), and Evelyn Sallee (Sam).She is predeceased by her husband, Dr. Earl F. Ellington, parents, Henry Hunt, Naomi Sorrell (Hunt) and Dee Sorrell, brothers-in-law, Lindsay Ellington Jr., Fred Hogge, and Donald Dethmers, father-in-law, Lindsay, and mother-in-law, Hazel Ellington.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, and to honor Norma Ellington’s continued commitment to family and education, memorials may be made to University of Nebraska Foundation, Ellington Memorial Fund, at https://nufoundation.org/ways-to-give or to the University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture, E S Good Barn, 1451 University Drive, Lexington, Kentucky 40546-0097.
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February 7, 2022
Norma Jean (Hunt) Ellington, my sister-in-law, was in many ways more comparable to me as a “big sister” rather than a “sister-in-law”. One of my most memorable experiences involving Norma, and there are many, occurred in elementary school when I was just a small child in 2nd grade.  Norma was secretary to my father, principal of the school I attended throughout elementary school.  Her duties were numerous, one of which was collecting lunch money from each classroom every school-day morning as required by our school lunch program.  Fairly often, I would forget my lunch money and Norma inevitably checked with my teacher if I was covered for lunch each day.  If not, she would pull out the required change from her deep-pocketed skirt and share payment with my teacher for my lunch.  She never mentioned or even wanted reimbursement.

Norma’s caring personality was just one of her many assets as both my husband, Sam, and I can attest.   Her devotion and love for her own husband, (Earl F.) and 2 daughters, (Teresa and Patty) was evident in all interactions with them.  Her continuous connection with family also included grandchildren and great grandchildren being at her side at every given opportunity.  Her love for family did not end here as Norma continually invited her extended family to visit in her home.  Her loving personality as well the hospitality she presented was commendable.  I cannot remember any instance that Norma was not smiling as she unselfishly offered her willingness to assist in each and all family events.

I, and all that had the opportunity to know Norma, will sadly miss her, but the legacy she leaves behind will never be forgotten.     

Evelyn (Ellington) Sallee



Running errands

February 1, 2022
Norma was my grandma, and as a realtor she had a flexible schedule so would often pick me up from school if I needed a ride home. However that did often mean she would have some errands to run and I was along for the ride. I didn't mind and I enjoyed spending the time with grandma. There are a couple of things from these many afternoons that I remember.
First it seemed as though grandma knew everyone! It didn't matter if we went to one place or five...sometime in the course of the afternoon we would run into someone she knew and she would stop to chat with them, while I listened or stood quietly and waited. As kids we used to joke that you can't take grandma anywhere for a quick trip, because inevitably she would know someone who she would say hi to.
The second thing I really remember is whenever she was out she would have a can of diet coke in the car. She was happy to share a drink or two with me if I wanted, but for me it was taking a chance. Grandma never drank a can of soda quickly, so it was always a gamble if that drink would be cool and refreshing or warm, flat, and otherwise old. I drank a lot of flat diet coke because I was thirsty and it was close, but learned pretty quickly if I wasn't terribly thirsty it probably wasn't the tasty drink I hoped for.

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