Mollie "Carrington" Ellis

Mollie Carrington Ellis, 86, of the Level Land Community, wife of the late Olin P. Ellis, died Monday, September 4, 2017 at the Abbeville Nursing Home.  She was born in Abbeville to the late King Dewitt and Maudie Dove Carrington. Mrs. Ellis’s life was an outstanding example of graciousness to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.  She was a faithful and dedicated member of Little River Baptist Church.  Her caring and kindness is exemplified in the lives of her children and well known throughout the area. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Rickey Ellis; a brother, Thomas Carrington; and a sister, Nellie Strawhorn. Mrs. Ellis is survived by a son, Andy Ellis and his wife, Mickie, of Due West; a daughter, Linda Ellis Wiles and her husband, Keith, of Level Land; three grandchildren, Jessica Speer and her husband, Chris, of Level Land, Anna and Jesse Ellis of Due West; and one great-grandson, Jonathan Paul Speer. The family will receive friends 10:00AM – 11:00AM, Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Little River Baptist Church.  Funeral services will begin at 11:30AM in the church sanctuary with Rev. Garrett Hart and Mr. & Mrs. Andy Ellis officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family is at the home place. Memorial contributions, in memory of Mrs. Ellis, may be sent to Little River Baptist Church, Golden Rule Ministry, 2847Keowee Road, Honea Path, SC 29654. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com . Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Ellis family.