Elizabeth B. Parsons' Obituary
Elizabeth B. Parsons, age 100, of Howard, KS, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 after a brief illness. Elizabeth was born on November 10, 1916 in Leon, KS, the daughter of Anthony and Magdalena (Frank) Henn.
On August 22, 1940, Elizabeth married Russell Parsons in El Dorado, KS. They lived in Butler County until moving to their ranch east of Howard in 1942. They raised their family of four children in and near Howard, KS where they attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Moline. Russell preceded her in death in 1996.
Elizabeth was a school teacher, starting her teaching career in a two-room school near Rosalia, KS. She retired from the Howard school district, where she primarily taught the fifth grade. She was actively involved in the family livestock operations with her husband and sons. She was active in many organizations including the Altar Society at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Delta Kappa Gamma teachers’ sorority, Elk County Fair Association and others. Elizabeth enjoyed gardening and socializing with friends and family throughout her life.
Elizabeth is survived by:
Sons:
Jim Parsons of Topeka, KS
John Parsons and wife Liz of Wichita, KS
Jerome Parsons and wife Kim of Wichita, KS
12 Grandchildren
12 Great Grandchildren
Elizabeth was preceded in death by parents; husband, Russell; 5 siblings; a daughter, Jo Ella Hess; son-in-law, Everett Hess and daughter-in-law Mary Parsons.
Rosary will be recited on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Moline, KS. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held following the rosary at the church. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at Walnut Valley Memorial Park Cemetery in El Dorado, KS. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Altar Society and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 206 E. Washington, Howard, KS 67349.
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