Elite Funeral Chapel

12/13/2023

Mrs. Deryl Elaine Gilford "BIG MOMMA" was born in Des Moines, Iowa on October 5, 1956 to the union of Irene Smith and Willie Lee Smith. Deryl Elaine Gilford departed on December 2, 2023 in the comfort of her home with her devoted husband by her side.
She was preceded in death by both of her parents Irene and Willie Smith.
While growing up in Des Moines Deryl attended East High Graduating in the top 20 percent of her class. After graduating Deryl further her education at Iowa State University and in 1979 she graduated from ISU with her Bachelors Degree.
She later moved to Kansas City where she pursued her career as Director of Dietary. She worked and continued her education and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Baker University. She worked at Park Lane Medical Center, Suedexo and Research Medical Center where she was Director of Dietary until she became ill.
Although Deryl endured huge obstacles in her life she never let that affect her faith in Christ. Deryl was strong, masterful, loving and a child of God.
She leaves not to mourn but to celebrate her life: husband Tyrone Gilford, daughter LaNieca Colbert, five grandchildren JaKyiah & Londynn Otis, Cainan Levels, Treasure & Tranise Wilkins, four brothers Michael, William, Galen and David Smith, one sister Rochelle Smith along with a host of relatives and friends.
Service Held: Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church 4600 Cleveland Ave. Kansas City, MO. 64130
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Visitation: 12:00PM ~ 1:00PM Service: 1:00PM
Interment: XII Gates Memorial Gardens 9500 E. Bannister Rd. Kansas City, Missouri 64134

Funeral Service Entrusted: Elite Funeral Chapel 11525 Blue Ridge Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri 64134 Tele: (816)765-0141 / Fax: (816)765-5500

Greater Mount Zion Church link..
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10/31/2023

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Roosevelt Figures was born April 28, 1957 to Roosevelt Logan and Rosezetta Figures in Kansas City, Missouri. Roosevelt Figures affectionately known as “Doosey” transitioned to be with the Lord on October 20, 2023 at the KC VA Medical Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, grand-mothe...

10/31/2023

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Roderick Bertrum Cole, affectionately known as “Roddy” was born December 25, 1960. He was born in Kansas City, KS to Charlie Cole and Polly Cole-Allen. His Father, Charlie Cole, and Grandmother, Flora Henson proceeded him in death. "Roddy" accepted Christ and was baptized at Prince of Peace MBC ...

10/25/2023

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10/23/2023

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10/23/2023

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Larry Will Tolliver was born on March 2, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri, and passed away on October 3, 2023 in Winter Park, Florida at the age of 70. He was preceded in death by his Father J.B. Tolliver who gave him the nickname CHAMP and Mother Odessa Tolliver (Maudie Ree Freeman), and a brother Cha...

10/17/2023

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09/26/2023

George Vance Davis, was born February 7, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of Raleigh Sr. and Luevenia Davis. He was the seventh born of ten children.
He confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at the age of twelve at Community Progressive Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. Columbus Short, Sr. where he was a faithful member until his illness.
George, attended Southeast High School and was a star athlete on their Basketball and Baseball Teams. He led them to many championships throughout his high school career, George was selected as MVP in Basketball as well as Baseball.
He resided at Rockhill Manor assisted living community from 1990 until 2023, enjoyed the community and participated in many programs there he won first place at the Rockhill talent show sing "You ain't seen nothing yet" which was his favorite song. Due to declining health earlier this year he was transferred to Hilltop Long Term Care facility where on September 19, 2023 he was called from labor to rest at the age of sixty-six years.
George is preceded in transition by both parents; brothers Raleigh Jr. and Andrew Davis; sisters Gloria Mayberry, Barbara Burnell and Elaine Davis.
He leaves to celebrate his home going and cherish his memory brothers Larry Davis of Kansas City, Ks. and Curtis Davis (Leslie) of Kansas City, MO.; sisters Gennevieve Jobe of Hutchinson, KS. and Venia Davis of Kansas City, MO.
George also leaves one uncle and aunt. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Service Held: Community Fellowship Church 3939 Van Brunt Kansas City, Missouri 64128
Friday, September 29, 2023 Visitation: 11:00AM~12:30PM Service: 12:30PM
Interment: Forest Hill Cemetery 6920 Troost Ave. Kansas City, Missouri 64130

09/16/2023

Elite Funeral Chapel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Mr. Gabriel Lewis Homegoing Service
Time: Sep 16, 2023 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
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09/05/2023

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Archie Stephens Jr. aka “Creso.” Archie Stephens, Jr. was born on October 2, 1950. To the union of Archie L. Stephens, Sr., and Doris Kennedy-Osborne. (Both parents preceded him in death.) He resided in Kansas City, Missouri all his life. Archie Graduated from Central High School in 1968. He met...

08/19/2023

Professional Services Entrusted to Elite Funeral Chapel 11525 Blue Ridge Blvd. Kansas City, MO. 64134. Tel: (816) 765-0141 Fax (816) 765-5500