Catherine Elizabeth Scanlon

Elizabeth Scanlon, 96, of Kansas City, MO passed away September 25, 2017. Funeral services will be October 16th, 10 am at Christ the King Church, 85th and Wornall. Friends may call prior to the funeral service at Christ the King – from 9 am to 10am. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to Alzheimer’s research - alz.org/donate or the charity of your choice.

Elizabeth was born on December 10th, 1920 in Kansas City, the first of two children of Lawrence Dawson and Josephine McNamara Dawson. She attended Sacred Heart Grade School, followed by Loretto High School and Donnelly Business College. In July of 1949, Elizabeth attended a dance for returning World War II Vets, hosted by her brother Billy. It was here that she met John Scanlon and the two wed just months later on October 22, 1949. John and Elizabeth spent the next 52 years together until John’s death in March of 2012.

“Nannie’s” family has grown over the years to include 4 children-Mary Jo Fisk (Jim); Patty Scanlon; John Scanlon Jr. (Mary Kay); Kathleen Aylward (Chuck); 11 Grandchildren – Jeff Fisk, Jason Williams (Tracy), Michael Williams (Melissa), Jenny Lobasz (Scott), Kris Shubert (Kenny), Casey Scanlon, Shea Scanlon, Toby Aylward, Alaina Aylward, Quinn Aylward, Seth Aylward, and 6 Great Grandchildren – Hollie, Ella, Cecilia, Seattle, Kade, and Jude.

While Nanny’s memory deteriorated over the past 15 years, our memories of her will remain for a lifetime. Mostly we remember a mom, grandmother, great grandmother who was a unique mix of grit, determination, power, humor, mischief, loyalty, and possessing an indomitable fighting spirit. These qualities are undeniably evident in all her grandchildren and great grandchildren, so we lay her to rest knowing that her memory will remain alive through them. “May you never forget what is worth remembering nor ever remember what is best forgotten. “