died Wednesday (Dec. 11th) in Arbor Manor, Fremont.
Ellen was born to Alfred and Clara Benson on November 23, 1911 in Bancroft, Nebraska. She was raised on the farm near Bancroft. Ellen married Robert W. Mayberry in 1943 and they made their home in Tekamah. She was the lead cook for the Tekamah schools. During the summer months, she worked with the kids on the detasseling crews. Ellen and her sister-in-law, Ramona Benson, also operated a restaurant in Tekamah. And she also cared for a son, James Mayberry, who died in 1986. Her husband Robert, died in 1988, and a brother Carl has also preceded Ellen in death.
Ellen had been a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tekamah, and she had been active in the Senior Citizen's Center in Tekamah. Ellen moved to Fremont in 2006.
Survivors: son Robert and wife Vicki Mayberry of Fremont
granddaughter Raegen and husband Zach Yount of Fremont
3 grandsons Reed and wife Angie Mayberry of Johnston, Iowa
James Mayberry of Omaha
Jeb Mayberry of Parker, Colorado
10 great grandchildren Mason, Cadie, and Maddie Mayberry
Jake, Nick, and Noah Mayberry
Avery, Ryley, and Grady Mayberry
Addison Yount
2 nieces and 4 nephews
There will be a Prayer Service 10:30 AM Monday (Dec. 16, 2013) at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel, Fremont, with the Rev. Jon Ashley. The committal will follow in the Tekamah Cemetery. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Sunday (Dec. 15th) from 2 to 5 PM. Memorials are suggested to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(2)
Rich Badje
Lake Ozark, MO Wednesday, December 18, 2013 Bob, we were so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. Remember all the good picnics we had as kids. She is happy in heaven and God will take good care of her from now on.Rich & Nancy Badje
Kaye & Dennis Morris
Wayne, NE Monday, December 16, 2013 May the fond memories your family has of your mom be of great comfort to all of you. Treasure the many times you shared and know that she is smiling down upon all of you from above. A mother's love lives on in our hearts forever.