Ella was born in Newport News, Virginia
Ella was the child of William and Tempie/Temple
Ella lived in Yonkers, New York, on the streets, and in Newport News, Virginia
Ella studied scat/jazz/blues with the Chick Web Orchestra
Ella overcame diabetes
Ella worked as a scat/jazz/blues singer
Ella was challenged by a heart attack, racism, and diabetes
Ella's personality could be described as caring because she donated for children in need
Ella was always having fun when she was singing
Ella never gave up even when Chick died
Ella was best known for her absolutely crazy scat
Ella was known as "The First Lady of Jazz"
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