Mary Ruth McElhaney
Mary Ruth McElhaney
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Mary was born on July 4, 1930 in Unionville, MO. She was united in marriage to Ralph Lewis McElhaney on December 7, 1963, in Macon, MO. Mary retired from Toastmasters. She enjoyed gardening, canning, and going to the casino.
Mary is survived by two daughters, Paula Whisenand and her husband Bill of Bevier, MO, and Teresa Hayes and her husband Steve of Macon, MO; five grandchildren, Stephanie Clements and her husband Jon of Nashville, TN, Billy Whisenand of Bevier, MO, Stevie Hayes, Brittany Hayes and Amber Hayes all of Macon, MO; many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph McElhaney on January 9, 2020; two brothers; and two sisters.
Graveside service will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Oakwood Cemetery New Addition in Bevier, MO. The family suggests memorials to the Randy Johnson Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon, MO.
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