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Elva Elizabeth Needles

1933 - 2025

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1933

DIED

2025

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Elva Needles Obituary

Elva Elizabeth Needles

January 8, 1933 - April 13, 2025

Kansas City, Missouri - Elva Elizabeth Needles, age 92, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully after a short illness on April 13, 2025, surrounded by a loving family. A funeral service will be held at St. John's UMC on April 26th at 10:00 a.m. followed by internment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. See the full obituary at www.speakschapel.com/obituaries.

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Published by Kansas City Star from Apr. 17 to Apr. 20, 2025.

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