Obituary - Elva Kay Werling

E."Kay" Schenker Werling passed away April 23, 2026 at Advent Health Shawnee Mission. Kay was born at home at Rockville Mo on June 5, 1943 to Cecil Schenker and Katherine Wainwright Schenker. Kay had 1sister, Charlotte, and 3 brothers, Billie, Wayne and Rex. Kay was united in marriage to John Werling. To this marriage her son, Bryan Paul Werling was born. Bryan was her pride and joy. Kay graduated from Rich Hill High School. She had a successful career in real estate in the Kansas City area. She also did some modeling. She lived most of her life in the Independence and Raytown Mo area. She loved her family very much. One of her favorite things was to travel and dine at exclusive restaurants. She was a very elegant lady and our fashionista. She was a sports fan especially baseball and football. She was a gifted story teller. We wish we had written down all her stories. She was always there for anyone who needed her. Survivors are, her son, Bryan Werling, 2 sister-In-laws Lois Schenker, and Starr Hamilton. Many nieces and nephews. Many great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews. And many cousins. She will be dearly missed, but is now in the arms of the Lord.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, April 28 at the Heuser Funeral Home. Interment will be held at the Prairie City Lutheran Cemetery.

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