Goodland resident Ethel L. Slusher, 80, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society-Sherman County in Goodland. 

Ethel was born in Kingsville, West Virginia on March 12, 1939.  She was one of three children.  Ethel attended school in West Virginia and received her Master’s Degree in Psychology from West Virginia University.  She worked for many years as a psychologist and a housewife.

In 1963, Ethel married Harold Slusher in Kansas City, Missouri.  They were married for 48 years.  To this union, two children Harold and Alfred were born.

Ethel moved to Goodland in 2003 to be close to family.  While living in Goodland, Ethel attended the First Christian Church.  She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Preceding her in death were her parents and her husband Harold, her sister Helen Curry and her brother Alfred King.

She is survived by two sons, Harold Slusher of Springfield, Missouri and Alfred Slusher of Goodland, KS.  She is also survived by three grandsons, two granddaughters and nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 29, 2019 at 10:30 AM MT at the Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Pastor Doug Amend officiating.

Memorials may be designated to the Ethel Slusher Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences may be left at www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com.

Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland is in charge of arrangements.