Ella J. Webster

Ella J. Webster, 65, of Parsons, passed away at 9:34 p.m., Friday, March 17, 2023, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City.

Ella Jane Nading was born on March 18, 1957, to Kenneth and Wilma Kathryn (Wood) Nading in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Labette County High School in 1976.

For many years, Ella worked as a CNA in area nursing homes, including Elmhaven East and West in Parsons and nursing homes in Chanute.  She had also worked as a cook at a truck stop for a time.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Altamont.  To Ella, family was everything.  A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she took care of everyone else before herself.  She shared her cooking and crafting talents with many by making delicious treats, especially pumpkin rolls, and making handmade gifts, such as blankets and washcloths.

On September 10, 1999, Ella and Kenneth Roy Webster, Sr. were united in marriage.  He survives of the home.

Other survivors include:

Three sons – Donald Nading (Angela) of Franklin, Kansas

Walter Rush of Nowata, Oklahoma

Anthony Rush of Parsons, Kansas

One daughter – Sara McCoy (Tyler) of Chanute, Kansas

Five grandchildren – Walter Rush, Jr.; Danny Rush; Zachary Taylor Cowen; Xenia Rashay Rush; and Zoey Maria Rush

Three brothers – Ralph Dixon (Rita) of Humboldt, Kansas

Charles Nading of Erie, Kansas

William Nading (Trish) of Chanute, Kansas

One sister – Kathleen Nading of Chanute, Kansas

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Janice Pape; and one sister-in-law, Bolinda Nading.

The graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Altamont.

Memorials are suggested to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home to help offset final expenses.  These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS  67357.