Irene Lucille Ellsworth, 96, of Cheyenne, died on June 11, 2021 in Cheyenne at the Davis Hospice Center, surrounded by two of her daughters.
She was born on November 2, 1924 in Kleeburn, WY and married Jess Ellsworth Sr. in January of 1942.
After raising her childern Irene worked at the State of Wyoming for a short period and LCSD #1 as a foster grandparent. She enjoyed creating jewelry and coloring, and especially enjoyed her dog, Precious.
Irene is survived by her six children, Jess Ellsworth Jr. (Lita), Pearl Kolkman(Robert), Bette Ramsey, Diana Haynes, Rodney Ellsworth (Susie), and Marty Ellsworth (Melissa); thirteen grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildern.
Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Ellsworth Sr.; parents, Bert and Ada Scott; sisters, Audrey Chalfant and Nina Legerski; grandson, Robert Ramsey; and son-in-laws, Gene Ramsey and David Haynes.