Jesselynn Crankshaw Ellis, 49, passed away Friday, August 23 2002 at a local hospital.
She was born August 24, 1952, the daughter of James and Lucile Rayburn Crankshaw. She has lived her entire life in Topeka, Kansas.
She graduated from Topeka West High School. She was a librarian at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. She formerly worked as a paramedic with AMR in Topeka, Kansas. She was a member of Topeka Bible Church.
Survivors: 1 Son, James L. Ellis, Topeka, Kansas
2 Brothers: Charles J. Crankshaw, Summerville, South Carolina
Mark E. Crankshaw, Goose Creek, South Carolina
A Graveside service will be held at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Ellis will lie in state after 1:00 p.m. Monday at Penwell Gabel Mid Town Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66604