Dorothy McElravy's obituary , Passed away on January 6, 2026 in Effingham, Illinois

Dorothy McElravy

August 5, 1935 - January 6, 2026 (90 years old)

Effingham, Illinois

Dorothy McElravy's obituary , Passed away on January 6, 2026 in Effingham, Illinois

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Barkley Funeral Chapel

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Dorothy McElravy

August 5, 1935 - January 6, 2026 (90 years old)

Effingham, Illinois

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Dorothy McElravy Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dorothy McElravy of Effingham, Illinois, who passed away on January 6, 2026 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Glen Soliday and Leota Soliday (Cordes); her husband William "Bill" McElravy; and her siblings, Leroy Soliday, Charolette Carrell and Hazel Fuller.

She is survived by: her children, William E. McElravy (Angela), Bryan McElravy (Anna) and Marie Fitch (Brad); her grandchildren, Clayton McElravy (Megan), Andrew McElravy (Haley), Rachel Whitney, Amber Sutton (Jesse), Kyle McElravy (Misty Dahman), Kaleb McElravy (Ashley), Kelsey Nichols (Nick), Michael Rook (Jade), Jennifer Hickox (Dusty), Bryce Fitch (Jennifer) and Chelsea Messmer (Nathan); her great grandchildren, Layla, Vince, Lance McElravy, Ava Rook (Dalton Roberts), Kendall, Taylor, Henli Rook, Sage, Ridge Burton, Dallas, Hunter, Mackinley, Allyvia, Emmy, Huxlee and Naomi Hickox; and her grandchildren, Achillez, Nottus, Rhea Sutton, Kaysen, Kendall "Della Rae" Whitney, Evelyn, Gabrielle McElravy, Maddison McElravy, Eden, Blythe Fitch, Max, Mae Messmer, Ethan Hatcher, Jackson Daham, Keira Dahman, Rowan, Jameson Nichols, Abner and Eland Roberts.

Memorials can be made to the Friends Grove Church: Box 533, Toledo, IL 62468.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Barkley Funeral Chapel



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300 N Kentucky St, Greenup, IL 62428

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