Elin Finley

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Elin Marie Finley (Daniels), age 80, of Neosho, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026.

She was born on June 14, 1945, in Neosho, to the late Harvey Duke Daniels and Marie Aline Daniels (Gilmore).

After graduating from Neosho High School, Elin was a homemaker before entering the manufacturing field. She worked at Big Smith and Sunbeam, where she met her future husband, Philip Finley. They shared 40 years together before her passing. Elin and Phil later became an over-the-road trucking team and traveled much of the country together for many years before retiring in Neosho.

She loved entertaining family and friends at her creekside property in Powell, Missouri along Mike’s Creek. She was beloved by nearly everyone who knew her. She had an infectious laugh and was known for her generous and caring nature. She had a big heart for those in need and helped whenever she could. She was a great encourager who inspired positivity and gratitude in others. She loved her children and grandchildren fiercely and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her husband, Philip Finley; her children, Gregory King of Joplin, Brian King and wife Tami of Joplin, Melissa Trento (King) of Monett, Brandon King and wife Cassandra of Goodman, and Daniel King of California; four grandchildren, Rachel King, Christian King, Colin S. King and wife Morgan, and Isabelle King; one great-grandchild, Hudson King; and her siblings, Donald W. Daniels (wife Jean Daniels, deceased) and Alice J. Williams (Daniels) and husband Merlin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey D. and Marie A. Daniels; her brother William “Bill” R. Daniels and wife Audrey; her brother Kenneth O. Daniels and wife Glenda; and her sister Nancy A. Embrey and husband Lee.

Services will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 1:00pm at Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Neosho, Missouri.

Services are under the personal care and direction of Clark Funeral Homes.