Ms. Samantha "Sam" Ellington age 37, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on March 11, 1987, in Thomaston, Georgia to Rodney Ellington and the late Lori Passmore.  Samantha was known for her infectious laughter, spontaneity, and love of traveling. She never met a stranger and her free spirit touched the lives of all who came in contact with her. As bar manager and former bartender at Friends on Ponce, there was no one like "Sam" herself. Her management skills, selflessness, and charisma will be missed dearly.  She is preceded in death by her mother.

Survivors include her father Rodney (Christi) Ellington of Meansville, stepfather Jimmy Passmore of Colorado brother Richard "Rick" Ellington of Forsyth, stepbrother, Randy Passmore of Tampa, Florida and stepsister, Danielle (Graham) Bearden of Jackson, niece Emily, and nephews Trevor, James, Samuel, Sawyer.

The Family will hold a celebration of Sam's life on Saturday June 15, 2024 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Coggins Funeral Home.  A Memorial service will be held at a later date.