Ardis Elaine Story

Ardis Elaine Story, age 79, of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, passed away on March 21, 2026. She was born September 17, 1946, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to James and Ova Dee Short.

Ardis was a proud graduate of Charles Page High School, Class of 1964. She lived a life centered on faith, family, and service. She was an active member of the Salvation Army in Sand Springs and the West Tulsa Corps, where she dedicated much of her time volunteering and helping others. Ardis also served her community as a substitute teacher in Sand Springs.

She enjoyed crafting, fishing, and taking road trips, but her greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren and family.

Ardis is survived by her son, Stephen Story; her daughter, Joy Lynn Elmore and husband Nick; her grandchildren, Rebekah Story, Thomas Story, Ardis Crisp (Louis Esteva), Abagail Elmore, Olivia Crisp, Nicholas Elmore II, and Madelyn Elmore; one great-grandchild, Lukas Esteva; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Ova Dee Short; her husband, Edmund Story; her brothers, William Short and Phillip Short; her sister, Winnifred Hales; and her grandson, Elijah Crisp.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to The Salvation Army of Sand Springs or Clarehouse.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Home.