Betty Jean Susan Madison was welcomed into the arms of her angel’s Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the Rhode Island Suites in Ransom, Kansas.

Betty was one of six children, with five brothers Ralph, Harry, Leroy, Arthur and Clarence, born to Richard Dale and Barbara Rose Pifer Dreiling on 08/13/1939 in Ellis, Kansas.

Betty was a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Ellis.

Betty was united in marriage to Robert Dale Ellis in 1958 at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. There union was later dissolved. Robert passed away 07/01/1991 in Hays, Kansas.

Betty was united in marriage to Donald Paul Madison on 02/15/1985 in Utica, Kansas. The couple made their home in Blue Springs, Missouri until 2005 when they moved to Ransom to be close to her children. Donald passed away 10/10/2013 at Ransom, Kansas.

Betty was the mother of seven children Betty Sue, Dwain Dee, Daniel Francis, Richard Dale, Maureen Deborah, Sirena Yvonne and Kimberly Ann. Betty proudly boasted 20 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and was anticipating the arrival of 2 great great grandchildren.

Betty enjoyed her family, sharing many memories and making new ones with each visit. Her family photographs and holiday greetings were always proudly displayed in her suite. She had several collections of angels, crosses, and kittens that were among her favorites.

She is survived by her children Betty S. Harris (Tom), Chanute, Kansas, Dwain D. Ellis, Daniel F. Ellis both of Ellis, Maureen D Ellis Hartman Phillips, of Russell, Sirena Ellis Schneider (Michael) of WaKeeney, and Kimberly A. Ellis Rider of Ransom, 20 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Betty is survived by her brothers Ralph, Harry (Debra), Clarence (Diane) all of Ellis and Leroy of Lyons, Kansas.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Arthur, one son, Richard, and her husband Donald.

Her family will gather for a celebration of her life, Saturday January 23, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis at 3:00 p.m. Followed by a Reception at The Knights of Columbus also in Ellis.

Her inurnment of ashes will complete her wishes and be placed with Donald’s at Kansas Veterans Cemetery in WaKeeney, Kansas.

Cards and flowers may be sent to St.Marys Catholic Church in Ellis Kansas.