Katoya "Toby" L Ellington

Toby and her husband, Duke, were Roller Dancing Champions in 1969 and 1970. They later turned pro and taught roller skating lessons at Burdette Park.

She graduated from Reitz High School in 1952, was retired from Red Spot Pant Company, and attended St. James West United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Eastern Star and White Shrine.

Toby was an avid Reitz football fan and member of the Big Blue Boosters.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Lawrence W. “Duke” Ellington Sr. in 1990; son, Michael Ellington in January 2011; sister, Woanita Cluck; and brother, Daniel Frantz.

Toby is survived by son, Larry Wayne Ellington (Dee); daughter-in-law, Linda Ellington; grandsons, Chris Ellington (Teresa), Larry Ed Ellington (Kasie Conner), Joe Ellington; granddaughter, Keesha Ellington; great-grandchildren, Brianna Ellington, Larzen Ellington, Emmalee Conner; sisters, Erma Martin, Irene Franks (Bill), Shiela Beasley, Gwen Robinson (Bob), Janet Baker (Larry); brothers, Robert Frantz (Vicki), Doug Frantz (Margery), James Frantz (Marilyn), Kevin Frantz, and Hershel Frantz (Elaine); several nieces and nephews.

Services will be ------- Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Rev. Gene Backes, with burial in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit from 2:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, June 8th and from ----AM to service time at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Big Blue Boosters, PO Box 6272 Station B, Evansville, IN 47712.

Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com