Ella Louise Towns was born to Horace G. and Mary Edith K. Shepherd Smith.
A longtime resident of Larned Ks affectionately known as “Toots” to family and friends has gone to be with the lord on July 17, 2019 at 95 years old.
Ella loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
She enjoyed hearing all about their many accomplishments, with every conversations ending in I love you grandma. “LOVE YOU MORE”
Ella was an active member of the C.M.E. Church in Larned. She held several titles at the church from Sunday School Teacher to Trustee and Stewardess Vice President for many years.
Ella had many accomplishments during her lifetime. She was a cosmetologist often creating flashy new styles for family and friends.
Ella received her Surgical Technician Certificate in 1968 and worked for St Joseph Hospital as a surgical and supply clerk for several years.
Ella went on to earn her Associates Degree in General Education from Barton County Community College in 1984.
Ella was a staple at the Larned State Hospital where she worked as a Licensed Mental Health Technician III. Ella later answered her calling and became an Orientation Instructor of Nursing Education. That’s where she was truly at her best in helping many, many students on their way to their nursing careers. She maintained that position until her retirement.
As many of you know Ella loved cooking and often catered parties and events. Ella loved teaching her grandchildren how to cook and bake.
Ella Married George A Towns on May 17, 1973. They were happily married for 46 years.
George never forgot to give Ella flowers on special occasions. Ella loved receiving her beautiful red roses.
Ella had an unbelievable passion for hats and shoes and in 1985 she was able to showcase her fashion as she and George were elected as Grand Marshall of Larned. Ella’s other interests include church, reading, bingo, bid wiz and Pokino with friends.
She was active in the Red Hats and Black History Club. She was also a member of the National Cancer Society for over 20 years and during that time she was able to overcome breast cancer herself.
Ella had a long beautiful Life and will be loved and missed forever.
Survivors include; husband, George Towns; sons, Jeffery Kaye Tomlin and spouse Tommie L. Tomlin, of Wichita; Wesley M.T. RePrah, Donald J. and Patricia Harper, all of Larned; daughter in law, Jacqueline Tomlin, Savannah, Georgia; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
She was proceeded in death by; her parents; Horace Godfrey and Mary Edith K. Shepherd Smith; son, Everett L. Tomlin; four sisters, Bernice Caro, Verna Scott, Edna Hart, Emma Jeanne Bradley; two brothers Horace G. Smith and William Clayton Smith.
Funeral will be 10:30 am Friday July 26, 2019 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Pastors Damon Bradley and Cameron Moore presiding. Visitation 9:00a.m. to 8:00p.m. Thursday, July 25 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Interment in Larned Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Ella Towns Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.BeckwithMortuary.com.