Elaina Maurer

(From Hedge-Lewis Goodwin Funeral Home)

Elaina Renee Maurer, 42, of Webb City, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in the comfort of her home.

Elaina was born June 13, 1978 in Neosho to Greg and Deana (Colton) Maurer. She was the first child with Down Syndrome to attend Webb City public schools and was later homeschooled to complete her education. 

Elaina worked as a commercial cleaner, helping care for her family’s shop and her church.

Music was something Elaina loved. She played piano by ear after taking lessons for several years. Elaina enjoyed participating in Zumba and gymnastics and could be found performing her random cartwheels everywhere she went.

Elaina loved to connect with people and always wanted to learn their names. She was a faithful member of College Heights Christian Church, where she enjoyed participating in their Thru the Roof ministry – a ministry she had been a part of since its beginning. Elaina enjoyed all social events, including attending Camp Barnabas each summer or simply running errands around town.

Elaina was lively, vibrant, fun and so loved by her family, friends, and caring staff. She was truly a light in this world and will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dean and Maxine Colton and Ken and Alice Maurer.

Elaina is lovingly survived by her parents, Greg and Deana Maurer; eight siblings, Cara Pagán (Eric), Curt Maurer, Derek Maurer (Blair), Erin Price (Craig), Jesse Maurer (Lyndsey), Josh Maurer, Blake Maurer, and Bryna Maurer; eight nieces and nephews, Eden, Judah, Shiloh, Rylie, Luke, Malia, Kira, and Bennett; three uncles, Ron Maurer (Nancy), Gail Maurer (Sherry), and Brad Maurer (Deb); her aunt, Cindy Lundquist (Doug); as well as a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 3, 2021 at the College Heights Christian Church Worship Center with Jay St. Clair officiating. Burial will follow at Webb City Cemetery. The family requests that everyone attending wear bright and colorful clothing for services on Monday. Visitation will be held from 2-4:00 p.m. Sunday at Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Elaina’s favorite ministry, Thru the Roof, in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home.