Kathryn Ella Kelley Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Kathryn Ella Kelley of Ellington, Missouri, born in Waterloo, Iowa, who passed away on April 21, 2026, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Kathryn's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Kathryn's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Sanderson and Dorothy Sanderson (Nichols); her son Andrew Medhaug; and her brothers, Gordon and Woody Sanderson.

She is survived by: her children, Larry Medhaug (Teresa) of Bella Vista and DeAnn Spencer (Rodger) of Ellington; and her sisters, Dixie Luck of Waterloo and Ila Akers of Waterloo. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.