Ellen was born on October 21, 1930 in Delphos, Iowa to John H. and Katie (Waugh) Garity. Ellen attended school in Delphos and Maloy, Iowa. Ellen married Walter Huggins on September 10, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri where they have made their home since. Born to them are Nancy E. Cardwell and Casey A. Huggins. She spent most of her married life as a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed painting, baking, sewing, puzzles, playing cards with her friends and she could often be found tending to her flower beds. She loved spending time with her granddaughter and visiting with all of her great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her spouse of 69 years Walter Huggins, father, mother, four sisters and one brother.
Ellen is survived by her daughter Nancy Cardwell of Harrisonville, Missouri; son Casey Huggins of Kansas City, Missouri; granddaughter Regina Rushly of Harrisonville, Missouri; her four very special great grandchildren Ryan (Jenny) Rushly, twin great granddaughters Amanda and Ashleigh Rushly and the special pal of hers Tucker Rushly; her great great grandchildren McKenna Rushly, Emersyn Wright, Ryder Rushly, and Kodah Lancaster. Nieces, nephews and many friends.
A visitation for Ellen will be held Monday, August 23, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with a Celebration of Life at 11:00 AM at McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 Northeast Vivion Road, Kansas City, MO 64119. Burial to follow at Terrace Park Cemetery at 801 Northwest 108th Street, Kansas City, MO 64155. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ellen's life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to NorthCare Hospice.
The family would like to thank NorthCare Hospice for their care and compassion to Ellen and her family.
