Ellen Ann

Thweatt

Ellen Ann Thweatt, 83 passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026 surrounded by her family.

Ellen was born on September 10, 1943, in Iola, Kansas to Michael and Fannie (Bond) Hoefler.

She attended and graduated from Westphalia High School in 1961. She also attended several

semesters at Benedictine College in Atchinson Kansas.

She retired from The Meadows as a housekeeper in 2008, prior to that she worked as a telephone

operator at AT&T and Halmark Cards all while living in Topeka Ks. After moving back to

Westphalia area, she was employed as the secretary for the Westphalia High School and after

raising two boys she went back to work at Country Critters in Burlington Ks.

Ellen loved working on the farm, being outdoors, cooking, bowling and going to school events.

Above all, her greatest happiness came from the time she spent with her family, especially her

grandchildren and great grandchildren. Those moments, the memories made, and the love she

shared with those closest to her were what mattered most.

She was a lifetime member of St. Teresa's Catholic Church in Westphilia, Kansas, in her younger years she was a very active member of the Alter Society.

Ellen is preceded in death by her parents; Michael Hoefler, Fannie Paulene Hoefler, and her son;

James D. Thweatt.

Ellen is survived by her husband of 61 years; Jimmy Thweatt, son; Mike (Glenda) Thweatt,

daughter in-law; Christina Thweatt, sister; Margarite Hoefler, grandchildren; Kristen (Jared)

Cooke, Glen Thweatt, Cassidy (Sam Remfry) Thweatt, great grandchildren; Camden Cooke and

Wrenley Cooke.

Rosary will be held at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church at 6:30PM, on Monday, November 16th, 2026.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, on Tuesday, November 17th, 2026. Interment will be

at St. Teresa’s Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Ellen’s memory may be made to The Alter Society of St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, 214 E. Juniatta Street, Burlington, Kansas 666839 or Good Shepherd Hospice, 401 W. Frontier Lane, Suite 103, Olathe, Kansas 66061.