Elaine Delk

Elaine Madoni Delk, 74, was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 7, 1941 and went home to our Lord, Jesus Christ, on Friday, February 26, 2016. Elaine lived in California for ten years before moving to the Ozarks. She retired from Lily-Tulip in Springfield, Missouri and moved to Republic, Missouri in 2006. Elaine Madoni Delk had a giving heart almost to a fault. Sis had a love for photographs, taking a picture of family and friends were one of her passions. She always thought Polaroid's were the best because she loved to watch the photo develop right before her eyes. Sis loved watching old movies and reruns, especially 'The Golden Girls'. She leaves behind many wonderful memories and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016 in the Graham Memorial Cemetery with Reverend Junior Mullin officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m, Wednesday, March 2, 2016 in the Shipman's Funeral Home Chapel. To leave her family a message, please visit her Book of Memories at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service. Elaine, affectionately known as Sis, was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Hazel Madoni, her son, Terry Lee Delk, her brother, John Madoni, and her niece Debbie Madoni Lewis. Sis is survived by her brothers and their wives, Ed & Johnna Madoni, Paul & Mary Madoni, and her sister-in-law, Brenda Madoni. Four nieces, Roxann & Larry Watkins and family, Jen and Kurt Grant, Celeste Smith and family, Erica Madoni & Candance Jones, and the family of Debbie Lewis.

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