Susie K. Ellis

Retired licensed practical nurse Susie K. Ellis, 81, of Florence died Dec. 28 at Newton Medical Center.

She was born March 13, 1932 in Hutchinson and had lived in Florence for about five years. Her husband, Laurel; a daughter Kathy Menefee; and two brothers; and three sisters preceded her in death.

She is survived by three sons, Russell, Kyle, and Mike; a daughter, Ruth Ogle of Florence, 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was Friday at Hillcrest Cemetery.

A memorial was established with the Florence United Methodist Church in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, PO Box 6 Marion, KS 66861.