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- In Memory of
Ellen Grace Shofner
January 26, 1943 - March 12, 2017
Obituary
Ellen Grace Shofner, age 74, passed on Sunday, March 12, 2017. Ellen was born January 26, 1943, in Susanville, California, the daughter of Ellis Shofner and Jewell Nitti.
Ellen is survived by her sisters; Leona (Ed) Coleman, Theresa Nitti, Angela Nitti and brother Tony (Staci) Nitti; Children, Phil (Jackie) Winfrey, Debbie Winfrey, Margo (Gary) Wastell, Nadine (Richard) Steffen, Audrey (Curtis) VanderLinden, Chris (Sabrina) Fitzgerald; 19 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; and a number of other relatives and close friends. She is preceded in death by sister, Janeth Lopez (survived by husband, Joe) and stepfather, Anthony Nitti.
Family was Ellen's passion and delight. She enjoyed arts and crafts and the true essence of nature and God. She embraced the simple pleasures of sitting on her front porch taking in the full sunshine and beautiful magnolia tree while thinking of her family.
Ellen requested a private service. The family wishes to thank all of those who loved and cared for her throughout her life. The family is grateful for the condolences, but declines flowers and donations. Condolences can be sent to: 10611 N Michigan Ave, Kansas City, MO 64155
Online guest book and obituary at www.mcgilleymidtownchapel.com
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1943 - 2017 (74 years)