Mary Henderson

Mary Rose Henderson, age 86, of Ellis passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis. She was born May 1, 1928 in Munjor, Kansas to Peter and Sophia (Koerner) Miller. She married Gay Henderson may 27, 1952 in Great Bend, Kansas. He preceded her in death August 20, 2005.



Mary was a homemaker, and enjoyed quilting and crocheting. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and the Ellis Ladies VFW Auxiliary.



She is survived by four children, Tom Henderson and wife Norma of Hays, Paula Lerch and husband Lutz of Commerce City, CO, Marla Worley and husband Paul of Ringling, OK and Marion Henderson and wife Vicki of Cheyenne Wells, CO. 10 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Shauna Zimmerman of Bloomington, MN.



She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sisters and 9 brothers.



Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.



Visitation will be Tuesday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM with a parish vigil service at 6 PM all at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis.



Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.



Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of hays Medical Center. Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com













Service Information









Visitation Tuesday

September 16, 2014

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

St. Mary's Catholic Church

703 Monroe

Ellis, Kansas 67637









Vigil Service Tuesday

September 16, 2014

6:00 PM

St. Mary's Catholic Church

703 Monroe

Ellis, Kansas 67637









Funeral Service Wednesday

September 17, 2014

1:30 PM

St. Mary's Catholic Church

703 Monroe

Ellis, Kansas 67637