Elizabeth F. Louis

Elizabeth Fletcher (Gunn) Louis, 78, passed away on June 20, 2025, in her home in Manhattan, KS, after a well-fought battle with an aggressive and fast-moving cancer. She spent her final days surrounded with love and support from her husband of 50 years and her children.
Elizabeth was born on February 16, 1947, to Dorothy (Tennet) and John Fletcher Gunn in Billingham England. She was the youngest of four children.
After the death of her mother, Elizabeth moved to London and then to Frankfort, Germany, where she spent time working as a nanny. While in Germany, she met a handsome soldier from the United States named Robert Lee Louis, Jr. They were married in 1974 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Together, they had two sons, Robert and James.
Robert Jr.'s military career took them to many places, with stays in Frankfurt, Thum, and Baumholder, Germany; Heerlen, Netherlands; and to the states of Connecticut and Texas, finally landing in Kansas. She and her family have called Manhattan, KS, home for 36 years. Through a lifetime of adventures, Elizabeth was happy and never lost her British mannerisms, her dark sense of humor, or her English accent.
Elizabeth was dedicated to her family and those close to her, and never hesitated to welcome new people into her life and home, including many of her sons' friends. She often showed her love with a well-timed jab and a dash of worry on your behalf.
Elizabeth enjoyed many hobbies, including reading, completing the New York Times crossword and Cryptoquote each week, jigsaw puzzles, all things Van Gogh and watching TV with James. She especially loved taking long walks, and shared those walks with many beloved pet dogs throughout the years.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Robert Lee Louis, Jr. and sons Robert Lee Louis III, Topeka, and James Anthony Louis, Manhattan. She is also survived by many beloved family members, nieces, nephews, and friends, in the United States and abroad, and her pup, Rex.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Marjorie Burns (Allen) and Marie Kennedy (William/ "Dave"), and her brother Neil Gunn (Joan).
Memorial services will be held at 1:00p.m. Friday July 11, 2025 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Services may be viewed thru the funeral home Facebook page at - https://www.facebook.com/YML.FuneralHome Inurnment will be held at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Fort Riley in Manhattan.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Elizabeth to the funeral home. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.