Ellen Louise Chrisman, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, August 24th, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born to William and Mabel Reed, September 7th, 1932, in Independence, MO. Ellen graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1950. She devoted her life to her family. She retired from a long career from JCPenny in 1994. Ellen was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandma, wife, and friend who loved animals, reading, playing cards, and spending time with her family. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ellen especially enjoyed watching all of her great grandchildren play any sport or event.
She is preceded in death by her parents: William and Mabel (Knemiller) Reed.; husband; Mike Chrisman ; son Kevin Chrisman; daughter Pamela Cordell; and brother: Kenneth Reed.
Ellen is survived by four grandchildren: Kimberly Miller, Michael Bryson, Kevin Chrisman, jr, and David Bryson; seven great grandchildren: Jordan, Rylan, Noah, Colton, Charlie, Evelyn, Penny; sister, Sharon Franciskato and brother, Jerry Reed.
A visitation service for Ellen will be held Monday, August, 29th, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Newcomer's Noland Road Chapel, 509 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64050. A memorial service on Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 at 10:30 am at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1400 W Sheley Rd, Independence, MO 64052. Following the memorial service will be a committal service at Mt Washington Cemetery, 614 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053
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