Ella Grace Ketcham

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Memorial
Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd
North Little Rock, AR  72116
Friday, September 12, 2014
1 p.m.
Ella Grace Ketcham

of Hot Springs, AR

November 9, 1923 - August 28, 2014

Ella Grace Legate Ketcham, age 90, formerly of North Little Rock, passed away on August 29 in Hot Springs. She was born on November 9, 1923 in Lonoke, Arkansas, the fifth of six children born to Jack and Ola Finley Legate. On August 23, 1945 she married the love of her life, E.R. (Buddy) Ketcham. They were married for 65 years until his death in 2011.
Ella was a nurse who began her career at the University of Arkansas Medical Center and later worked in private practice at a North Little Rock dermatology clinic. She was a member of the Arkansas State Medical Assistants Society and served as their President in 1975. She was an active member of Baring Cross Baptist Church for over 50 years.
Ella is survived by her two sons, Mark Ketcham and wife, Becky, of Hot Springs; and Larry Ketcham and wife, Fonda, of Colorado Springs, CO. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Tami Ketcham Wandel of Arcata, CA; Martin Ketcham of Portland, OR; Lauren Ketcham Hug of Colorado Springs; and Andrew Ketcham of Austin, Texas; and by her two great-grandchildren, Xander Hug, and her namesake, Ella Grace Hug. Her brother, Ralph Legate of Conway also survives her.
Memorial services will be at 1:00 on Friday, September 12 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel. Private interment services will be held at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.



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JoAnn Legate bone
Indep,
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Monday, June 27, 2016

Just now received news that your Mom passed away. I am her cousin daughter of James B & Delta Legate. Ella Grace & I corresponded via e mail a few years ago in the 2000 years. She & I both have (had) scleroderma as did her sister and another cousin She & I were blessed to have the Crest type which is less evasive
May God comfort you all with good memories of your Mom
Love. JoAnn Legate Bone

Elaine Eubank
Little Rock, AR
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Friday, September 12, 2014

Larry and Mark,

I was so sad to learn that your mother died. I am so sorry I couldn't come to the funeral and represent my parents. Our parents had such a great friendship over the years and now all four of them are gone. Your mother was always very kind to me and I know you will miss her. Tim and I will be thinking about you.

Relda Lasater
No.Little Rock, AR
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Friday, September 12, 2014

I was so sorry to hear about Ella, She was a very sweet lady. I will be remembering you at this time.

Murrell Hilton and Pearl Palmer
Kensett,
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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Larry, Mark and Ralph, as Aunt Pearl's twins, we wanted to send our sympathy for the loss of your mother and sister and our cousin. Our prayers are with you. Murrell and Pearl

Kay & Doug Verheul
Dallas, TX
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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Our Sincere Condolensces on the passing of your dear mother, Mrs. Ella. I know she will be missed by all. Love and Hugs to each of you.

Rhonda/Ron Kelley
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Monday, September 8, 2014

We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a sweet lady loved by many. We are praying that God will put his loving arms around you during this time of grief. We know that she is safe in the arms of her Lord and He will comfort you until you are together again.

Mary L ( Young) Priest
Sherwood, AR
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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Larry & Fonda,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your sweet mother. You will be in my prayers.