Elaine Marriott

Elaine M. (Tagtmeyer) Marriott, 83, of Stover, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 2, 2026. She was born February 24, 1943, in Stover, Missouri, the daughter of Edmund and Clara (Ehlers) Tagtmeyer, who preceded her in death.

On December 1, 1962, in Stover, Missouri, Elaine was united in marriage to Donald R. Marriott, who preceded her death on April 27, 2020.

Elaine attended Haw Creek St. Paul Lutheran School and was a proud graduate of Morgan County R-1 High School in Stover, Missouri, Class of 1961. She spent her whole life in Stover, as a seamstress at Quality Quilting, and dedicated her life to faith. She was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stover, MO. She was a proud member of St. Paul Lutheran Church until her death.

She found joy in the simple things, sewing, gardening, going to garage sales, her fur babies, the outdoors, and spending time with family. She loved watching birds and faithfully put up her hummingbird feeders each year. Elaine enjoyed spending all of her time supporting her children, grandchildren, and her great-grandson. She treasured family time; the stories, food, laughter, and the time spent together.

Elaine is survived by her two children: Troy (Vicki Wood) Marriott of Stover and Lynette (Tim) Beydler of Smithton; her grandchildren, Wade (Shania Flom) Bellis of Stover and Jenna (Brayden Morrison) Bellis of Versailles; step grandson Ian Beydler; her great-grandson, Beau Morrison; her three brothers, David Tagtmeyer of Sedalia, Virgil (Tanja) Tagtmeyer, of Sedalia and Cletus (Carol) Tagtmeyer of Smithton. She was immensely proud of her family and cherished every moment spent watching them grow and thrive.

Those who knew Elaine will remember her for her steadfast faith, her gentle spirit, the powerful way she loved those around her, and her homemade sweet rice. Though she may no longer walk beside us, her influence and the love she cultivated remain woven into the lives she touched.

Elaine Marcille Emma Marriott will be dearly missed and forever remembered.

The family will receive friends at 10:00 am on Friday, March 6, 2026, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stover, with funeral services at 11:00 a.m. at the church.

Casket bearers will be Wade Bellis, Cletus Tagtmeyer, David Tagtmeyer, Virgil Tagtmeyer, Tim Beydler, and Brayden Morrison. Honorary casket bearers will be Troy Marriott, Jenna Bellis, Beau Morrison, Dee and Marvin Johnson, Carol Tagtmeyer and CharLa Rex.

Burial will follow in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Stover.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and St. Paul’s Lutheran School.