Laura Ellen Atkins Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Laura Ellen Atkins (Warrensburg, Missouri), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Laura left this world on January 12, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Laura Ellen Atkins to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Chris Gudde and Katie May Gudde; her sister Joann Gudde; her parents-in-law, J. C. and Ronda Atkins; and her brother-in-law Edwin Atkins.
She is survived by: her husband Larry Atkins; her sons, Derrick Atkins (Charlene) of Centerview and Tony Atkins of Holden; her grandchildren, Cole Ridgway (Carolina) of Holden, Chet Ridgway (Katerina) of Evanston, Christopher Atkins of Centerview, Lena Weeks of Warrensburg and Kasey Johnson-Atkins of Holden; her great grandchildren, Rowan and Callum Ridgway; and her brother C. L. Gudde of Centerview.
