Age 94, was born in Franklin, LA to Armand and May Theriot and passed away on June 20, 2014 with her family at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents; two infant brothers; her brother, Murphy; nephew, Jimmy; and her husband, Charlie Abeyta. For many years Ella was a small business owner in the home decorating field. She and her first husband, Edward W. Holleman, owned a home decorating and upholstery business in the late 1940's in Albuquerque. She became employed by Fedway as gifts and china salesperson, eventually managing the department. She worked in this line of endeavor until she was 63. During those years she also raised 3 daughters; Patricia M. Cunion, Jo Ann and husband Pete Ezell and Debra and husband Ken Kugler. She has six grandchildren, Joanna, Mark, Bob and wife, Monika, Sherri, DeAnne and husband, Johnny and Karee; and seven great-grandchildren, William, Katherine, Zakarie, Alex, Xavier, Abriana and Danika. She is survived by brother, Isaac Theriot and his sons Michael, Tommy and Randy; brother Murphy's children, Donny and Denise. Memorial service will be Saturday, June 28, 2014, at 4:00 pm at FRENCH - Lomas Chapel. Private interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
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Saturday, June 28th, 2014, 4:00pm, FRENCH - Lomas