Nella Veronica Ebli

Nella was born on October 27, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois to James and Veronica Griffin. In 1938, Nella graduated from the University of Chicago. Nella and her two younger brothers moved with their parents to California in 1945. Nella met lifetime friends and her husband to-be at the 50/50 Club at Blessed Sacrament in Hollywood. On October 1, 1949, Nella married the love of her life, Andy Ebli, at this same church. Andy and Nella had three children: Mark, Janis, and Gary.

In addition to raising her family, Nella worked for AT&T for many years.

Nella is survived by her brother John, her children, her 6 grandchildren: Jason, Andy, Chad, Josh, Mark, Jenna, and Brianne; her 9 great grandchildren: Brendan, Hunter, Frankie, Ethan, Taylor, Owen, Reese, Liam, and Troy; as well as many devoted nieces and nephews.

Nella had a very strong Faith and was involved in numerous activities at St. Finbar Church in Burbank where she touched many lives. Nella was very devoted to her family, St. Finbar, and all her beloved friends. She will always be remembered for her grateful, kind, and loving heart. Nella will be missed by all who were blessed enough to know her.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph’s Lakota Indian School (memory of Nella Ebli) are requested and can be sent to: PO Box 326, Chamberlain, SD 57326.

Arrangements under the direction of Valley Funeral Home, Burbank, CA.