Megan Lynn Elder, 28, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at St Louis University Medical Center.
She was born November 28, 1997 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Roger L. Elder, Jr. and Michelle L. Welty.
Megan had a loving heart and enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and her two beloved cats, SJ and Auggie.
Survivors include her parents, Roger & Susan Elder; grandmother, Mary Ann Rollet; family and extended family, Wade, Amy & Drew Elder, Ryan, Penny, Ainsley & Keira Kennedy, Robin & Stephen Smith, Garrett & Amber Richardet, Isaac Elder, Dillion & Christen Cissell, Stephen & Angel Welty, Darrell & Gina LeClere, Dana, Malia, & Raylee Parmer, Garrett, Jessica (Wengert) Levi & Ryan Parmer, Billy & Susan Parmer, Brandon Parmer.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Michelle L. Welty; grandparents, Roger & Judy (Vessells) Elder; grandmother, Karen “Sue” Rodewald; two grandfathers, Bill Parmer, Sr., Merlin Rollet; two uncles, Travis Elder & Travis Welty.
Visitation will be from 8:00 am to 10:50 am on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Sereno.
Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Sereno with Rev. James Ward C.M. officiating.
Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Perryville.
Memorial contributions may be given for family use.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.