Cora Elaine Pyle, age 75, of El Dorado, MO, passed away on Friday December 13, 2024, following an illness.

Elaine was born on February 28, 1949, in Cedar County, MO. She attended Vatterott College and graduated with a degree in Accounting and Finance. She worked at JH Collectibles for many years and the Book Store at Cottey College for many years. She was a member of the Eagles in El Dorado Springs, MO. Her hobbies included raising cattle, baking cakes, and sewing.

Elaine is survived by her mother, Nellie Hamby of Ellinwood, KS; five siblings: Donna Crow, Terry Hamby, Hazelene Clayton, Kathlene Cox and husband Howard Cox, and Billy Hamby; two children, Melissa Heidemann and her husband Kevin, of Nevada, and Brian Pyle and his wife Stefani, of Webb City; five grandchildren: Bailey Hoffman, Anthony Hoffman, Derek Hoffman, Jordan Pyle and Tucker Pyle; and sister in law, Sandy Hamby. She was preceded in death by father, Ray Thomas Campbell; son, Thomas Pyle; and six siblings: Dorothy Alumbaugh, Raylene Keith, Barbara Carson, Linda Stevens, Dale Hamby and James Hamby.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alder Cemetery.