Ellen Rae McCormick, 75, Overland Park, Kansas passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 at her home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 20, at the McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, Kansas. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, August 19 at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City or City Union Mission.
Ellen was born June 7, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Shawnee Mission West and studied at KU, JCCC, and in Paris. She owned and operated a daycare and was a realtor. She was a garden enthusiast, lover of animals, treasured her family and friends, and frequently donated to charities to help those in need. She spent time window shopping, decorating, going for walks, and telling stories of the past. She touched the lives of many, was loved by her family and friends, and will be missed dearly. She was preceded in death by her son, John McCormick; her sister, Jan Ferrari; her brother, Edward Byrne; and childhood friend, Marla Eastman. She is survived by one daughter, Kelli McCormick; one son, Patrick McCormick; one grandson, Alexander Sharp; and granddaughters Sadie Mendoza (Sharp) and Emma Scout Jensen; one great grandson, Carter Sharp; and one brother, William Byrne.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcgilleyhoge.com for the McCormick family.
