Eleanor “Ele” Edwards, 85, Kansas City in Platte County, MO, passed away Feb. 5, 2015. The Mass of Christian Burial is at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at St Therese Catholic Church, near Parkville, entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Monday, Feb. 9 at McGilley Antioch Chapel, where a Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 PM.
Ele was born Aug 24, 1929 to Frank and Alma Ulrich in St. Louis, MO. There she met William Edwards, Sr. and the two were married Nov. 11, 1950. In 1951, they moved to the Kansas City area. Ele was a member of St Therese Parish, Parkville, and an active part of the Altar and Rosary Society. She loved dancing, music and anything involving her family. Ele was admired by everyone who met her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Bill, a brother, Roy “Bud” Ulrich, and one great-granddaughter, Anna. Ele is survived by her seven children; Valorie, Bill Jr., Denise, Linda, Mark, Allyson, and Nancy; 15 grandchildren; 12 of her great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.mcgilleyantiochchapel.com as arrangements are under the direction of McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 NE Vivion, 816-453-7700
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