Luella Effie Purinton Kephart was born Dec 15, 1919 at Collyer Kansas to Ray and Leona Ward Purinton. She died at home October 23, 2018 in Buffalo, MO.

She was married to Hollie Lee Kephart October 23, 1938. To this union three children were born. Robert Lee Kephart, Ruby Carol Wallace and Cleo Mae Schneider.

Luella was a homemaker and nurse. She enjoyed making quilts on which she won several ribbons. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Buffalo, MO. She was also a lifetime member of the Eastern Star and also a member of the D.A.R. She was an active member of several quilt groups.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Leona Purinton; her husband, Hollie; a daughter, Cleo Mae; a son-in-law, George Wallace; a sister, Ruby and husband Elmer Cue; and a brother, Leonard and wife Irene Purinton.

She is survived by her son, Robert; daughter, Carol Wallace; granddaughter, Kim Routt and husband Melvin; two great-grandchildren, Benjamin Routt and wife Miranda, BJ Routt and wife Sharon; one great-great granddaughter, Bristol Routt; one sister, Hazel Mae and husband Sam Rocco. She is also survived by nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Graveside services and burial will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 26, 2018 at Union Cemetery (a.k.a. Collyer Cemetery), Collyer, KS.  Service will be officiated by Pastor Bob Clemence with honors by Eastern Star.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.  Donations to the organization may be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS  67672.

There will be no visitation.