Kathryn Ella

Kelley

Kathryn Ella Kelley, daughter of the late Earl Sanderson and Dorothy (Nichols) Sanderson, was born in Waterloo, Iowa, on March 31, 1943. She departed this life at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, Missouri, on April 21, 2026, at the age of 83.

Kathryn enjoyed doing crafts, playing on the computer and gambling. She absolutely adored her cat and dog.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Andrew Medhaug, two brothers, Gordon and Woody Sanderson, one grandchild and one great-grandchild.

Kathryn is survived by one son, Larry Medhaug and wife Teresa of Bella Vista, Arkansas, one daughter, DeAnn Spencer and husband Rodger of Ellington, Missouri, two sisters, Dixie Luck and Ila Akers both of Waterloo, Iowa, 15 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Kathryn will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

There are no services planned at this time.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri