Elaine McKenzie, 72 of Centerview, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at her home.

Elaine was born January 13, 1953 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Marvin Paul Powell and Margaret Jessie (Knop) Powell.  She was raised and resided in Holden until being united in marriage to Larry Dean McKenzie on October 12, 1985 in Centerview, Missouri. Elaine worked as a hairdresser for a few years before becoming a LPN, working in that field for over 30 years.

Her hobbies include sewing, notably quilts, watching cooking shows, and spending time with her grandchildren and fur babies.

Elaine is survived by her husband; daughter: Sherri Whitley (Joseph) of Warrensburg; sons: Kenny Snider (Vicki) of Centerview; Jim Snider of Centerview; Larry McKenzie, Jr. (Rachel) of Warrensburg; grandchildren: Jessie McKeeman (Everett) of Centerview; Austin Snider (Kimberly) of Centerview; Dylan McKenzie (Sofia) of Warrensburg; Hayden McKenzie (Chesni) of Warrensburg; Jordyn McKenzie of Warrensburg; Acea Huskey of Centerview; great grandchild: Jaxel McKeeman of Centerview; sisters: Linda Hines (Larry of Welch, Oklahoma; Colleen Bruns of Holden; Becky Loshnorth (Troy) of Warrensburg; brother: Marvin Paul Powell, Jr. (Janelle) of Holden; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; and granddaughter: Callieann Hutchison.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden with Bishop Justin Young of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints officiating.  Interment will follow at the Holden Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenny Snider; Jim Snider; Everett McKeeman; Austin Snider; Dylan McKenzie; and Hayden McKenzie. Honorary pallbearer will be Acea Huskey.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Old Drum Animal Shelter in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net