Mary Ella Wells, 87, passed away January 8, 2011. She retired from AT&T. Raised on a ranch in New Mexico, she was a long-time resident of Kansas City. She had a great love of golf and was a member of Hillcrest Country Club. Mary was a member of the Central United Methodist church of Kansas City, MO. Her two brothers and one sister predeceased her. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. followed by memorial service Wednesday, January 12, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Rd. Inurnment in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, MO 64111. Condolences may be made at www.mtmoriah-freeman.com. Arrangements under the direction of Mount Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO.