Carol Ann Armbrister, age 84, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 26, 2026, in Ellis. She was born January 19, 1942, in Hays, Kansas, to Christian and Anna (Sauer) King.
Carol graduated from Ellis High School in 1960. On December 2, 1962, she was united in marriage to Verlin Lorn Armbrister at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Together, Carol and Verlin worked the family farm. Throughout her career, she also worked as a beautician in Ellis, at Travenol in Hays, and as a Dietary Manager at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis.
Deeply involved in her community, Carol served on the Ellis Jr. Free Fair Board, the Ellis School Board, and the Christ Lutheran Church Council, where she also assisted with the funeral dinner committee. She was a passionate KU Jayhawks fan and looked forward to gathering with her Bridge group twice a week. Carol took great pride in her home, whether she was driving the grain truck during harvest, mowing the lawn, or maintaining her yard. Above all, she treasured her family.
She is survived by her husband, Verlin Armbrister of the home; two daughters, Dee Dee Strecker and her husband, George, of Benton, Kansas, and Lori True and her husband, Darren, of Beloit, Kansas; a sister, Elaine King of Berthoud, Colorado; four grandchildren, Anna Chaplin and her husband, Nathan, of Benton, Reagan Strecker and Travis Yoder of Hutchinson, Brady True and wife Kendra of Beloit, and Corey True and his wife, Ashley, of Topeka; and four great-grandchildren, Addie, Parker, Sloan, and Wells.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert; Kenny, Raymond, and Marvin King; a sister, Freda Henrickson as well as 3 infant bothers.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Christ Lutheran Church, 106 E. 8th Street, Ellis, Kansas.
Memorial visitation will take place at the church on Saturday from 10:30 AM until service time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church.
Services are in the care of Keithley Funeral Homes - Ellis Chapel, 400 E. 17th Street, Ellis, KS 67637. Condolences may be shared with the family by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.