Lela Redford Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Lela Redford (Blue Springs, Missouri), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 25, 2025. 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, Walter Rhodes and Dorothy Rhodes (Funston); and her son Michael Lavery. She is survived by: her children, Debora Wright (Ricky) of Nemo, TX, Cheryl Weigel (John) of Blue Springs, MO, Edward Lavery (Cinda) of Tipton, MO, Patricia Vincent of Azle, TX, Tammy Baldwin (David) of Blue Springs, MO, Stephen Lavery of Crowley, TX, Jeffrey Beck of Warrensburg, MO, Ronald Beck (Patty Lamb) of Lone Jack, MO, Shawna Matchael (Kevin) of Blue Springs, MO and Christin Beck of Kansas City, MO; and her brothers, Steven Rhodes of Carrollton, MO and Lester Rhodes (Beverly) of Strausburg, MO.. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren.