Mary Ellen Lemon's Obituary
Mary Ellen Lemon, age 91, a resident of Mineral Wells, TX for the last 22 years passed away on February 4, 2013 at Weatherford Regional Hospital in Weatherford, TX. She was born on January 1, 1922 in Fredonia, KS the daughter of Edward F. and Mildred (White) Porter.
Mary Ellen was united in marriage to Harvey Ellsworth (Pat) Lemon on February 9, 1938 in Howard, KS. The the union of this marriage was four children.
Mary Ellen moved to the Elk Falls, Moline, KS area as a very young girl and resided there until she moved to Texas. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker. Mary Ellen worked at Elk Manor Nursing Home for 15 years.
Mary Ellen is survived by:
Children:
Patricia Berry of Independence, KS
David Lemon of Mineral Wells, TX
Janet Patee and husband Bill of Mineral Wells, TX
Joyce Pyle and husband J.C. of Mineral Wells, TX
Sisters:
Wilma Coots of Caney, KS
Nina Green and husband Louis of Springfield, MO
Doris Richmond of Earp, CA
Brother:
Dale Porter of Ozark, MO
15 Grandchildren, 21 Great grandchildren and 11 Great great grandchildren
Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, husband Pat of 45 years, 1 grandson Terry Lemon, 1 great grandson Michael Wilson, 5 brothers Cecil, Walter, and Claude Baughn, Joe and Jim Porter, 1 sister Nettie Belle Alexander.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 11, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Elk Falls United Methodist Church with Pastor Dena Allison officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, from 3-4 at the funeral home in Howard. Burial will follow at the Elk Falls Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to the Elk Falls United Methodist Church and may be left with or sent to the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home P.O. Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349
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