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.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the
Stray Rescue of St. Louis or Donor's Choice.