Nila Ullom was the daughter of George and Norma Ullom. She was born and raised in Las Vegas, and lived the rest of her life there. She was a charter member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority, golfer, the director of the Girl Scout Council, PTA President at Mayfair Elementary, Crestwood Elementary, and John C. Fremont Junior High. She was also a Sunday school teacher, and contribited to many social causes.