Elnora C. Lybarger

Elnora Claire Gifford Lybarger was born on January 21, 1939 at Anderson County Hospital in
Garnett Kansas. She passed away on December 26, 2020 at Saint Francis Medical Center in
Topeka, Kansas surrounded by her family. She died from complications of COVID.
Ellie was preceded in death by her parents Leon and Hazel Gifford and her brother Larry
Gifford. She graduated from Garnett High School in 1957 and was married that that same year
to Ronald Dwayne Lybarger. Their marriage created three children Ron, Gloria, and Cindy.
Over her lifetime Ellie lived in Garnett, Kansas Independence, Missouri and enjoyed her
retirement in Topeka Kansas. She retired from Hallmark cards in 2003 after 25 years as a
warehouse manager. She loved horses and flowers but the mark she leaves on the world is the
unconditional love, support, and tender loving care that she provided to her family. She spent
endless hours on the road attending every activity of every child, grand or great grandchild.
There is nothing she wouldn't do for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren with
no expectation of receiving anything in return. Ellie also cared very much about others and
touched everyone she came in contact with.
Ellie is survived by her three children Ron, Gloria (Jack) and Cindy (Chuck). She had five
grandchildren Josey (D), Trace (Kailey), Hallie (Isaac), Addi, and Max and two great
grandchildren Kaesen and Ellie. She is also survived by her brother Dick Gifford and his wife
Terrie and sister-in-law Mary Gifford. Ellie also cherished all of her nieces, nephews and other
family members.
Ellie's memorial service will be held at a time in the future when social gatherings are safe.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff at Saint Francis Hospital for their
compassionate care.



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