Ella Mae “Nonnie” was born on October 31, 1922 in Kansas City, MO to Frank and Bessie Recke. She graduated from South East High School in 1940. After graduation and during WWII she worked at Lake City Ammunition plant and later in the mail room at JC Nichols on the Country Club Plaza.
On July 15, 1950 she married Elmer E. Lampson of Kansas City. They were married 42 years prior to Elmers passing and they had 2 children. Ella Mae “Nonnie” spent the next several decades as a “domestic goddess” caring for her family and home. She was passionate about caring for those she loved with a selfless heart and a calming spirit.
She had a strong christian faith and attended church for many years until she was no longer able, at which time she then enjoyed her Sunday morning sermons from home. She loved attending senior dances, bingo and the occasional visit to the local casinos. However, she enjoyed nothing more than spending precious time with family and friends.
Ella Mae “Nonnie” was proceeded in death by her parents, Frank Charles and Bessie May (Kennedy) Recke, her 4 siblings, Frank, Larnell, Virginia and Charles, her husband Elmer E. Lampson and her grandson Randy L. Coen who held a very special place in her heart.
She is survived by her daughter Linda Gail Coen of Kansas City, MO and her son Edward Recke Lampson (Lynn) of Humansville, MO. Her grandchildren Sharon Kuhl (Frankie), Recke Lampson (Mindy), Michelle Hart (Mark) and her great-grandchildren, Ryan Hart (Coressa), Jenna Hart (Josh), Casey Hart (Lauren), Zachary Kuhl, Ryan Kuhl (Desiree), Anthony Sanchez-Lampson (Brandi), Andrew Sanchez-Lampson, Kristina Hosea, Israel Campbell, 8 great-great grandchildren and a loving “bonus” daughter Marilyn Nickels (Donny).
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Saturday December 17, 2022 at Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64133. Service and Graveside Burial immediately following.
The Hart Family would like to formally invite family and friends to join them at the Cass County Elks Lodge 2402 Rte 291, Harrisonville, MO from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. for lunch in honor of our beautiful “Nonnie”.
Donations can be made in honor of Ella Mae “Nonnie” Lampson to St. Croix Hospice.
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