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Ellen Ruth Risney

November 22, 1932 — March 24, 2019

Ellen Ruth Risney (nee White), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the age of 86. Loving wife of Harold Homer Risney; daughter of Matthew Elsworth and Ellen Ruth White; devoted mother of Matthew Stephen Risney and Cynthia Lorraine Risney; cherished grandmother of Melissa Risney; treasured great-grandmother of Matthew, Luke, Mark, and Noelle; dear sister of Lucille Palmer-White; beloved aunt and Friend to many. Ellen was preceded in death by her son, Patrick Risney; granddaughter, Leslie Risney; and sister, Dolores Wright.

Ellen loved her piano, her birds, and most especially her family. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

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Graveside Service

Monday, April 1, 2019

Starts at 1:15 pm (Central time)

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, MO

2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125

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