A funeral will be held Friday, February 28, 2025 for 98-year-old Stella Mae Elder of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, Mo.
She was born November 26, 1926 in Ste. Genevieve, Mo., a daughter of Edgar Moore and Stella (Boyer) Moore, who both preceded her in death.
She married Col. Thomas G. “Tiny” Elder USMC. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by two daughters: Linda Woods of Stratford, CT and Julia Elder of Dexter, MO; five sons: Thomas (Jan) Elder Jr. of Chino, CA, Joel (Carol) Elder of Matthews, NC, Mark Elder of Chicago, IL, David (Tempie) Elder of Blairsville, GA, and Steve (Melanie) Elder of Sainte Genevieve, MO; grandchildren: Chris (Kelly) Elder, Nick (Amber) Elder, Candice (Alex) Alvarez, Samantha O’Dell (Danielle), Joshua (Heather) Robinson, Thomas Elder, William Elder; numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by two sisters: Nelda Oberle and Marjorie Bequette; two sons-in-law: Stephen E. Woods and William Webb; and a grandson, Bruce “BG” Ando II.
Visitation will be 9-11:15 a.m. Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Basler Funeral Home in Sainte Genevieve, MO.
A funeral for 98-year-old Stella Mae Elder of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 28, 2025. The Rev. Charles Prost will officiate.
Burial will be at Valle Spring Cemetery in Sainte Genevieve, Mo.
Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Miraculous Medal Association or Valle Schools Foundation
She was a long time member of the Hill and Dale Garden Club, Church of Ste. Genevieve, American Legion Auxiliary, was the librarian for many years, she enjoyed bowling, gardening, bird watching, she was a wonderful hostess, cook and baker. Mae enjoyed playing bridge, other card games and bingo.
Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com