Betty Madison

Betty Jean Susan (Dreiling) Ellis Madison Passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the Rhode Island Suites in Ransom, Kansas. She was born08/13/1939 in Ellis, Kansas to Richard Dale and Barbara Rose (Pfeifer) Dreiling. Betty was united in marriage to Robert Dale Ellis in 1958 at Saint Marys Catholic Church in Ellis. There union was later dissolved. Robert passed away 07/01/1991 in Hays, Kansas.

Betty was united in marriage to Donald Paul Madison on 02/15/1985 in Utica, Kansas. The couple made their home in Blue Springs, Missouri until 2005 when they moved to Ransom to be close to her children. Donald passed away 10/10/2013 at Ransom, Kansas.

Betty was a member of Saint Marys Catholic Church in Ellis. She attended St. Marys Catholic school in Ellis.

Betty enjoyed her family, sharing many memories and making new ones with each visit. Her family photographs and holiday greetings were always proudly displayed in her suite. She had several collections of angels, crosses, and kittens that were among her favorites.

She is survived by her children Betty S. Harris (Tom), Chanute, Kansas, Dwain D. Ellis, Daniel F. Ellis both of Ellis, Maureen D Ellis Hartman Phillips, of Russell, Sirena Ellis Schneider (Michael) of WaKeeney, and Kimberly A. Ellis Rider of Ransom, 20 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; her brothers Ralph, Harry (Debra), Clarence (Diane) all of Hays and Leroy of Lyons, Kansas.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Arthur, one son, Richard, and her husband Donald.

Her family will gather for a celebration of her life, Saturday January 23, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis at 3:00 p.m. Followed by a Reception at The Knights of Columbus also in Ellis.

Her inurnment of ashes will complete her wishes and be placed with Donalds at Kansas Veterans Cemetery in WaKenney, Kansas.

Arrangements in care of Brocks-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Cards and Flowers may be sent to St. Marys Catholic Church in Ellis Kansas.











Service Information









Celebration of Life Saturday

January 23, 2016

3:00 PM

St. Mary's Catholic Church

703 Monroe

Ellis, Kansas 67637