Louiseann A. Wetherbee

LANCASTER - Louiseann A. Wetherbee, 86, died peacefully at her home in the bed she was born in, Tuesday morning, August 8, 2017. Louiseann was born in Jefferson, NH on January 2, 1931 the daughter of Edgar Ellis and Viola (Smith) Ellis Rines. She was a graduate of Lancaster Academy and acquired her LPN at North Shore Baby Hospital in Lynn, MA. In her early years she worked for W.T. Grants Store in Boston where she was the candy department manager. Her store sold more candy than any other store in the chain of 1000 stores. At home she worked as a nurse's aide at Weeks Memorial Hospital, Littleton Regional Hospital and the Kent Nursing Home in Lancaster. For 30 years she was a member of the Olive Branch Chapter #1 Order of the Eastern Star. She was also a member of the Lancaster Senior Citizens, St. Pauls Church Women, the local crafting group and was a long standing American Red Cross volunteer. She was an avid local stock car racing fan and a Dale Earnhardt follower. Louiseann could be seen at yard sales, auctions, flea markets and antique shops. She had a passion for cooking and baking and was known for her delicious breads, whoopie pies and donuts. She enjoyed quilting, puzzle making, word search puzzles, theater, crocheting, knitting, gardening and traveling. Her family and church were very important to her. She was a genuine, selfless, positive, kind-hearted devoted mother who also raised many foster children. She liked the simple things without much fanfare and lived each day to the fullest with no complaints or regrets. Surviving family members include her 5 children, Gordon Edward Wetherbee of Jeffersonville, GA, Sylinda Susann Wetherbee of Rochester, NH, Lorelee Ann Wetherbee, Belinda Ann Woodward and Rodney Ellis Wetherbee all of Lancaster; her brother Gordon Monroe Ellis of Mount Joy, PA; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, plus one due in November; 2 nieces; 2 nephews; and her loyal cat Baby. Visiting hours will be held Thursday evening August 10th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. An Eastern Star service will be held at 6:00 PM. A funeral service will be held Friday morning at 11:00 AM at St. Pauls Church in Lancaster. Reverend Timothy Brooks, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Cushman Cemetery in Dalton. Donations may be made in her memory to St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 113 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 or the Olive Branch Chapter #1 - Order of the Eastern Star, % Tracy Lang, Spruceville Road, Milan, NH 03588.

Louiseann A. Wetherbee

January 2, 1931 - August 8, 2017