Eleanor M. Gilstrap Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on September 20, 2025, at the age of 83, Eleanor M. Gilstrap of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eleanor M. Gilstrap to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Eleanor leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lawrence "Bud" Henry Bernd and Leona Bernd (Steichen). She is survived by: her husband Dean Gilstrap; her children, Denise Housel (Rick) of Cherryvale, Cindy VanCleave (Vernon) of Lenapah and Mike Gilstrap (Greta) of Independence, Kansas.; and her siblings, Barbara Zorn of Wichita, Edward Bernd (Caroyln) of Dennis, Jane Trollope (Darrell) of Cherryvale, Evelyn Ellison (Jack) of Cherryvale and David Bernd (Rita) of Cherryvale, Kansas.. She is also survived by 23 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
