Clarice S. Ellsbury

Ellsbury, Clarice S, 95, formerly of Wichita, Kansas, died February 25, 2012 in Columbia, Missouri. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 29th, at Wichita Park Cemetery. Along with her parents, Clarice was preceded in death by her husband Ronald; son, James Ellsbury; grandson, Devin Ellsbury; sisters, Flora Shank and Faye Shank Trotter; brothers, Carlos Shank and Gerald Shank; and nephew, Duncan Shank. She is survived by: daughter, Ann Alberty (Blaine) of Columbia; grandsons, J. Darran Alberty (Tanya) of Columbia, and R. Patrick Alberty (Katie) of New York City, NY; granddaughters, Kelly Della Rocca (Greg) of Columbia, Robin Pelaccio (Jeff) of Overland Park, KS, and Jennifer Welner of Wichita; nephews, Michael Shank (Nancy) of Annapolis, Maryland, and Christopher Shank (Anna) of Wichita; and niece Antonia Carriere (Robert) of Halfway, Oregon. Twelve great grandchildren also survive her. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Missouri United Methodist Church, 204 S 9th St., Columbia, MO, 65201; or to LSS Lenoir Woods Benevolent Care Fund, 3710 Lenoir St., Columbia, MO, 65201. Mrs. Ellsbury will be available for viewing Tuesday, February 28, 2012, Downing Lahey East Mortuary.