Ella Mae (Whitman) Matthews, 93 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Monday, December 23, 2024 at Warrensburg Manor Care Center.

Ella Mae was born December 15, 1931, near Concordia, Missouri the daughter of Dan Whitman and Evelyn (Cunningham) Whitman.  She attended Elm Grove Country School until the family moved to Johnson County.  She then attended Mason School, where she met her future husband, Bud Matthews.  Ella Mae graduated from Warrensburg High School in 1949 and worked for Missouri Public Service, until her marriage in 1950.  She and Lloyd "Bud" Matthews were married in Fayetteville, Missouri on January 6, 1950.  They were the parents of two children, Karen and James.  The couple lived on their farm northeast of Warrensburg all of their married life.  They enjoyed traveling with their 5th wheel camper, having spent many happy times camping with their children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her son: James David Matthews (Annette) of Warrensburg; five grandchildren: Kristie Brinkley (Bill), Doug Yanez (Wendy), Julie Montgomery (Mark), Jamie Brisbin (Matt) and Brian Matthews (Kim); ten great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Fern (Matthews) Yanez on August 9, 2007 and her husband, Bud on August 6, 2016.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 30th at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg with Rev. Kevin Mannering of JC Cowboy Church officiating.  Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, located north of Warrensburg.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Williams.

Memorial Contributions may be left to Oak Grove Community Church or Oak Grove Cemetery Association in care of Williams.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net