Earlene M. Sterling, 98 died February 11, 2020 in Manhattan, KS. She was born on February 15, 1921 in Washington County, KS the daughter of Earl and Grace (Peterson) Beeson. Earlene was raised near the Clifton community. She married Harold G. Sterling on February 15, 1939. They made their home on a farm in Clay and Riley Counties. Along with being a farm wife, Earlene worked at the Key egg farm, Summers’ Clothing and J.C. Penney’s. Harold preceded her in death on July 25, 1998. Earlene was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and four sisters.
Survivors:Son: Ray and wife Sharon Sterling of Manhattan, KSDaughter: Connie Stamets and husband Brice Tarzwell of Dallas, TXSon: Roger and wife Deborah Sterling of Clay Center, KSGrandchildren: Rod Sterling, Wade Sterling, Elizabeth Zimmerman, Benjamin Stamets, Greg Sterling, Joey Sterling, Quinlan Robertson & Sydney TarzwellGreat-Grandchildren: Jessica & Zach Zimmerman; Cale & Carson Sterling; Miranda Brinkman; Mackenzie, Afton, Asher & Ezra Sterling; Hayden & Kenley Sterling; Catherine & Eleanor Stamets; Welby Robertson; Isler Lutz Tarzwell
Funeral Services: Monday, February 17, 2020 at 10:30 AM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS
Minister: Rev. Scott Lingle
Burial: private, family burial in Greenwood Cemetery
Visitation: Sunday, February 16, 2020 from 2-5 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home
Memorials: Homestead Assisted Living or First Presbyterian Church c/o the funeral home