Elda Irene McKinnis

May 15, 1955 – January 14, 2022

Elda Irene McKinnis was born May 15, 1955, at Lamar to Ervie James and Juanita M. (Greene) Reeves and passed away January 14, 2022, at her home in Eads following a long battle with cancer with her family by her side at the age of 66.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Juanita M.G. Reeves and Ervie Reeves; brothers, Vernie and Ben Reeves; sister, Viola Schnalt; son, Mike Reeves; grandson, Christopher Gordon; and her in-laws Virginia and Frank McKinnis.

Elda is survived by her husband, Chester McKinnis of the family home in Eads; children, Bobbi Lord and Juanita Hammer both of Eads; grandchildren, David (Alecia Weaver) Reeves of Kinder, Louisiana, Chelsea (A.J. Bolin) Crosby of Eads, Layla McPherson of Eads, Kailyn Londo of Colorado Springs, Rylan Londo of Eads, and Mathias Reeves of Alexandria, Louisiana; and great grandchildren, Waylon Bolin and Jai Bolin of Eads. She is also survived by her sister, Velma Buxton of Scott City, Kansa, sister-in-law, Phylis Galimore of Pueblo;  as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other family and a host of friends.

Per her wishes, cremation will take place. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Peacock Family.