Her mother Lydia Qorghanashvili, who was from Georgia, became mentally ill shortly after her birth, and Elly and her sister Marianne were raised by their father alone, uncommon at the time.
Her mother Lydia Qorghanashvili, who was from Georgia, became mentally ill shortly after her birth. Elly, a bright, inquisitive child, and her sister Marianne spent much time with their grandparents and were raised by their father alone, uncommon at the time.