Maureen was born on July 26, 1938 in Kansas City, Kansas to Estele and Etha Harris. On April 7, 1957, she married Stanley Ellman in Kansas City, Missouri. They were married for 69 wonderful years. Maureen was a big fan of country music, and she and Stan attended many concerts together. Some of her other interests included travel, movies, and dining out. She was also an antique collector and would sell her finds at her booth in the antique mall. Most of all, Maureen loved her family and cherished spending time with her daughters and grandchildren.
Maureen was preceded in death by her parents Estele and Etha Harris, and brother Clifford Harris.
She is survived by her husband Stanley Ellman, daughters Victoria (Rick) Stofer, Cheryl Ellman, and Janine (Bill) Goff, grandchildren Jordan, Jacob, Tanner, and Sean, step-grandchildren Alex and Lindsey, and great-grandchildren Otis, Lilith, Jack, and Zoe.