Ellen Elizabeth Elliot Lulich age 59, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and loved ones on Friday, July 27, 2018. She was a native of New Orleans and resident of Slidell. Ellen was born December 28, 1958 to the late Joseph M. "Papa Joe" Elliot, Jr. and Cleo Geheeb Elliot. She is survived by her devoted husband John "Johnny" Lulich, III. Loving mother to Nicole Victoria Verges (Zack Saucier, future son-in-law). Step-mother to John Lulich, IV (Inika). Sister of Joseph M. "Jeff" Elliot, III (Dee Vern), Albert "Al" Elliot (Marie), Jorda Elliot (Sue), Thomas "Tom" Elliot (Heidi), Theodore "Ted" Elliot (Kelly). Also survived by her Aunt Julia "Hycie-Boo Boo" Geheeb. Ellen was a sweet and fun aunt to Jodee, Sadie (Matt), Todd, Jorda Jr.(Alexandria), Madeline, Paige, Connor, Emily and Caroline. Step-grandmother to Mykalah and Tyson Lulich. Great aunt to Siena Sedley. She is also survived by numerous cousins and long time friends. Ellen was a graduate of Mt. Carmel Academy and graduated from LSU with a degree in Journalism-Advertising. She was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority where she made lifelong treasured friends. She started her career at Laitram followed by Duke Unlimited and Logan Marketing before becoming part owner of PM Graphics. Ellen was a sweet, kind hearted, very loving and gentle spirit. She always had a smile on her face. She loved spending time with her family, traveling with Johnny and snow skiing with Nicole and friends. The family expresses its gratitude to Tammy Campo, her main caretaker for the last four years and various other caretakers. Ellen will be dearly missed and forever kept in our hearts and prayers. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 11 am. Visitation is from 9 am until service time. Following the service, interment will take place in Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ellen Lulich's name to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Rd. SW, Lilburn, GA 30047 or www.LBDA.org
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