Helen "Yvonne" Elder, 87 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Saturday July 27, 2024.

Yvonne was born November 11, 1936, in Columbus, Georgia the daughter of Dan Hollis Sr. And Gertrude E. (McSheehan) Hollis. After graduation from Jordan High School in Columbus Georgia, Yvonne and Robert E. Elder were united in marriage on February 4, 1956, in Phoenix City, Alabama. They made their home in California then, moving to Oak Grove in 1967, and last resided in Warrensburg since 1976.

Yvonne worked as a cashier at Bi-Lo Grocery Store from 1976 until she retired in 2000. She was an excellent cook, loved to garden, loved to watch the hummingbirds, loved vacations in Branson Mo. and the beaches of Port Aransas, TX., and loved spending time with her whole family. She always had a smile on her face and was very kind, loving, nurturing, patience, forgiving, and the Strongest Woman we have ever known.

Survivors include five children: Gay Samborski (Joe) of Bates City, Mo: Peggy Mainard (Chuck) of Oak Grove, Mo: Robyn Elder of Warrensburg, Mo: Shelly Elder of Bates City, Mo and Michael Elder (Glenda) of Warrensburg, Mo: 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren: 10 great - great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert E. Elder, 2 sisters Frances Covington and Evelyn Hollis and 2 brothers Dan Hollis and Billy Hollis.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday August 17th at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg, MO. Interment will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to service Saturday at Williams Chapel.

Memorial Contributions may be left to Johnson County Cancer Foundation in care of the Funeral home.