Ellen Lacey 1934-2023
Ellen Arlette Lacey, 88, of Holton, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Vintage Park in Holton.
She was born June 24, 1934 in Abilene, the daughter of Seth M. and Estella Esther (Bear) Knapp.
Ellen graduated from Abilene High School in 1952 and from Asbury School of Nursing in Salina, earning her registered nurse degree.
She was a registered nurse for more than 30 years at hospitals in Topeka and Clay Center. She also worked at the former Merry Manor Nursing Home and Jackson County Nursing Home (now Medicalodges Nursing Home), both in Holton.
Ellen was a member of Evangel United Methodist Church (now Holton Evangel) and American Legion Post 44 Auxiliary.
Ellen married Floyd Richard Lacey on Oct. 16, 1954, in Abilene. He preceded her in death on July 10, 2014, after almost 60 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Seth and Stella Knapp; and a grandson, Joshua Lacey.
Survivors include her son, Floyd E. Lacey (Donna) of Topeka; three daughters, Anita L. Lacey of Topeka, Barbara J. Schneider (Tim) of Hillsboro and Cheryl L. Hill (Rex) of Circleville; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 26 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service time.
Memorials may be given to the Heart of Jackson Humane Society, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
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