Ella Katherine (Wyrick) Ray

Ella Katherine Ray, 91, of Osage Beach, Missouri passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at Arrowhead Senior Living in Osage Beach, Missouri.  She was born November 15, 1933 in Tuscumbia, Missouri the daughter of the late Ora and Viola (Edwards) Wyrick. 

Survivors include,

Daughters, Kathy Brewer of Clearlake, CA; Stephanie Hubbard of Camdenton, MO

Son, Douglas Poling of Prineville, OR

Sister, Janice Parish of Osage Beach, MO

Grandchildren, Shannon Lewis, Anasa Jobe, Todd Poling, Regan Hubbard & Collin Hubbard

A sister, Joyce Phillips, a brother, Dale Wyrick, and a granddaughter, Nikol Poling preceded her in death.

Ella was employed with the Camdenton Medical Center for forty-five years.  She loved to exercise and cook healthy meals, being best known for her delicious apple pies and chicken and noodles.  But her greatest love was being with her family and her precious grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 15, 2025 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, MO with the Funeral Service beginning at 2:00 PM with Pastor Tim Smith officiating.  Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery near Tuscumbia, MO.

Memorials in her name are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, MO. 

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