Elnora ‘Kay’ (Allen) McConnell Edwards
November 14, 1942-2022
Elnora ‘Kay’ (Allen) McConnell Edwards, of Indianapolis (Hamilton County), passed away peacefully with family by her side.
She was born Nov. 14, 1942 in Alexandria, Ind., the daughter of Russell and Naomi (Robertson) Allen.
For a number of years, Ms. Edwards worked at Hallmark Stores in Anderson, IN. She also was a bartender for Hoadleys, and VFW Post 1552. While at the VFW, she hand made an American flag made of poppy flowers, of which she was very proud. Her most recent employment was McDonalds at 96th and Michigan road, where she made many special friends.
Ms. Edwards enjoyed attending yard sales and thrived on having them as well. She was a member of several bowling leagues in Madison County. She liked playing card games, especially playing poker with family and friends, and visiting the casino. The greatest joy for Ms. Edwards was spending holidays with her family. She will be missed as she was loved by all who were privileged to meet her.
Survivors include her 3 sons Marty Joe McConnell, Jerry (Laura (O’Banion) McConnell) Lee McConnell, Jr. and Jeffery Ray McConnell; 7 grandchildren Lindsey (Eric Ash) McConnell, Madison (Eric Keffer) McConnell, Dylan McConnell, Michael McConnell, Robbie McConnell, Jeffery (Morgan Meineke) McConnell and Emily McConnell; 2 great-grandchildren Hayden and Amira; 2 sisters Doris Balser and Shirley (Ron) Dickinson; many special nieces, nephews, many friends and special niece Deanna Tummulty, who was loved like a daughter.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 3 sisters, Vivian Ault, Jean Hexamer and Betty Swift; 3 brothers Max “Bud” Allen, Larry “Joe” (Kay) Allen, Robert “Bob” Allen; and Jerry Lee McConnell, Sr., father of her 3 sons.
A special thank you to her dear friend, Tasha Evans and her loving family at McDonalds.
A heartfelt thanks to Lindsay McConnell and Deanna Tummulty for loving and caring for Ms. Edwards in her final days.
There will be a private family Celebration of Kay’s Life.
In memory of Ms. Edwards, donations to assist the family in final arrangements may be sent to Bussell Family Funerals, 1621 E Greyhound Pass, Carmel, IN 46032.
Bussell Family Funerals is privileged to care for Ms. Edwards and serve the family.