Erma Lea Worley
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Memorial services for Erma Lea Worley, 95, Lawrence, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Private burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. Erma passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Monterey Village Senior Living in Lawrence.
Erma was born on July 27, 1926 in Lecompton, KS, the daughter of Arthur and Pearl (Boehringer) Wulfkuhle.
She was a graduate of Lecompton High School.
She was a Registered Nurse and spent most of her career in obstetrics and pediatric nursing. She was a volunteer for LMH for 17 years.
She was a member of Central United Methodist Church and Nursing Association. Erma enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, camping, gardening, hand quilting, and stain glass.
She married Charles Worley on September 11, 1949. He preceded her in death on May 21, 2008.
Survivors include:
Son & wife: Michael (Kathie) Worley
Grandchildren: Tiffany (Stephen) Waisner, Jason (Stacey) Worley and Andrew (Casandra) Worley
Great-grandchildren: Christina (Cody), Sarah, Laudie, Reese, Tucker, and Mya
Great-great-grandchildren: Gavin, Molly, Collins, Penelope
Daughter & husband: Sherry & Wesley Ellison
Grandchildren: Crystal (Adam) Patterson
Great-grandchildren: Elliott & Sadie
Sisters: Eula Butler & Velma Howbert
The family will greet friends at 10 a.m. one hour prior to the service at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made in Erma’s name to Central United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.
Lots of prayers and hugs for the family and friends. A lot of great memories and she always ended phone conversation with I Love You.
My deepest condolences to Erma’s family & friends. Erma was a very special lady & I’m so fortunate that I got to know her at Monterey Village. She was so good to my mom & she was one of the reasons I enjoy calling Bingo there. She will be missed by many. My prayers are with you all.
Erma was such and kind loving woman. She and my mother were the last two friends remaining from the Thursday morning quilting group they started in the late 70’s which evolved into dad driving Erma and mom for coffee at McDonald’s til dad could no longer walk. COVID19 had moved their friendship to only phone calls but mom loved to visit with her. Mom and I send our condolences to all Ermas friends and family.
Sherry, Mike and all of your families please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers!! Hugging you all! Love you all
My sincerest sympathy goes to Erma’s family and friends. She and my mother were buddies at Monterey Village, and were the “originals” who opened the place. My Mother enjoyed her company for 4 years before she had to move to Memory Care. I enjoyed Erma as well, and always checked in with her to see how she was doing. She always had such entertaining stories, and loved her family tremendously. She was a very caring woman. Peace be with her family now.
We will miss you aunt ERMA have over 60 years of memories with you remembering going to museum in lecompton and seeing pictures of school Class on the wall
We loved seeing Erma everytime we visited my mother-in-law, Donna Riley, at Monterey Village. She was always doing something-walking, doing a puzzle, playing Bingo. Erma was cheerful, friendly, and oh-so kind. We miss her.
We had the honor of being part of Erma’s extended family through our daughter in law Tiffany. She was the sweetest most considerate, warm person I have ever known. When she meets you, you feel like you have known her for life. She will be missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Condolences to her family for the loss of their loved one
Erma was a wonderful sister she was 11 years older than me so many times she helped like our mother. I do not remember of ever seeing her upset with us just always loving us. Love you sis
I enjoyed working with Emma for a few years at the Ob-Gyn offices in Lawrence. Marion Shutt also worked there and was the head nurse. Very sorry to learn of Emma’s passing. She was a kind, and sweet lady and a joy to work with.
We will miss you Aunt Erma. You have been in my life for 65 years and have blessed me in so many ways. The best example of a happy loving marriage and family life. I love you.
Erma and Charles were very proud of their Lecompton High School years. They attended a 1941class reunion once a month for years They also gave a number of photos and sports information for the class of 1941. They were faithful members as long as health allowed and related historical facts and information for future generations to appreciate.
We met Erma when my mother moved to Monterey Village five year’s ago. We loved visiting with Erma. She was always so sweet to our young daughters. I enjoyed discussing the nursing career with her and we will miss her smile and our visits with her.
Mike, so sorry to read about the loss of your mother, my prayers are with you and the rest of the family.