Monday, November 05, 2007

There is a guest book link on the obituary page.

from

http://dunbar.createatribute.com/registryMain.php?i_memorialid=1194215708

*Ms Mary Lillian Ellison*
July 22, 1923 - November 02, 2007
COLUMBIA - Service for Mary Lillian “Fabulous Moolah” Ellison, 84, will
be held Wednesday at 12 noon at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street
Chapel, with entombment in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be
held Tuesday 6-9 at the funeral home.
Ms. Ellison died Friday, November 2, 2007. Born in Kershaw County, she
was the daughter of the late Henry Lee Ellisor and Mary Suzanne Atkinson
Ellisor. A graduate of Columbia High School, she was the owner/operator
of Girl Wrestling Enterprises for over thirty years. She was the first
female inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame and was affiliated with the
organization for fifty-two years. She held the world’s women’s
championship for twenty-eight years beginning in 1956. At the age of
seventy-six, she reclaimed the title for a final time.
Ms. Ellison wrote an autobiography, “The Fabulous Moolah: First Goddess
of the Squared Circle.”
A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mrs. Ellison will
always be remembered by many close friends.
Surviving are daughter, Maryetta Austin of Conway; adopted daughter,
Katie Glass of Columbia; grandchildren, Brian Guyton, Paul Guyton, Suzie
Lane, Andy Guyton, Steve Guyton and Karyn Austin, all of Myrtle Beach;
and great-grandchildren, Michael, August, Tyler, Colby, Riley and
Kennedy. She was predeceased by twelve brothers.

Saturday, November 03, 2007

Rip:Fabulous Moolah

http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/fabulousmoolahpasses


Fabulous Moolah passes away
Written: November 3, 2007

WWE is saddened by the passing of Hall of Famer Fabulous Moolah.

In the world of women’s wrestling, there will always be one irrefutable legend that stands head and shoulders above the rest: The Fabulous Moolah. She was the longest reigning champion in the history of her chosen sport, or any sport for that matter. And with more than 50 years in the business to her credit, she established a legacy that will never be forgotten, making her name synonymous with female wrestling.

WWE.com will have more on Fabulous Moolah as it becomes available.