Phyllis Nannett Ellis

Phyllis Nannett Ellis "Shorty", 88, passed away October 3, 2006. Her husband, Walter Edgar Ellis "Buddy" preceded her in death in 1979. They leave two children, Ronny Ellis and wife Wanda of The Lake of the Ozarks and Phyllis Wall and husband John of Lenexa, KS. She also leaves a loving daughter-in-law Lynda Ellis of Springfield, MO; four wonderful grandchildren Andrea and Jim Webb of Springfield, MO, Ron and Lorri Ellis of Lee's Summit, MO, Pete and Sommer Wall of Denver, CO and Sarah Wall of Westwood, KS; and five greatgrandchildren. She spent the last years of her life traveling, working with ceramics, playing Bridge, gardening and caring for cats. She planted and tended the entire courtyard at The Grand Court, Kansas City, MO. She also helped catch, neuter and release all the wild cats in the area, and then fed each one their preferred diet daily. She was a delightful lady who will be missed dearly. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1:30-2 p.m. Monday, October 9, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The family requests no flowers and suggests contributions to a humane society of donor's choice. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home (816) 942-2004)