Former Phillipsburg resident Ella P. Johnson passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014 at the Redbud Village in Plainville, KS at the age of 98.

She was born March 11, 1916 in Phillips County to Ralph & Laura (Schulke) Johnson.  Ella was a retired elementary school teacher.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne L. Johnson, and two granddaughters, Weslea Paige Lowry and Kelcee Nicole Lowry.

Survivors include her daughter, Kelly Lowry of Plainville; granddaughter, Paige Harding of Norton, KS; one great-granddaughter; and her brother, Merrill Johnson, of San Diego, CA.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, Oct. 16, at 2:00 p.m. in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Fort Bissell Museum in Phillipsburg or to Andreson Memorial Park in Plainville.  Online condolences may be sent to www.olliffboeve.com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.