Elaine Carolyn Ann McMillian

In Loving Memory of Elaine McMillian

Sunrise: May 25, 1950 | Sunset: October 27, 2026

“Forever in Our Hearts, Always in Our Memories.”

A Life Beautifully Lived

With profound sadness and loving remembrance, 
we announce the passing of Elaine Carolyn Ann McMillian, affectionately known as, "Carolyn" or "Curly", who peacefully departed this life on October 27, 2026, at the age of 76, at the Kansas City Hospice and Palliative House surrounded by loved ones.

Born on May 25, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri. Elaine was the beloved child of Mike and Anna Cloteal (Samuels) McMillian. She was the 7th of 8 children born in this union. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Lola, Mary Ann, Little Mike, Gloria Jean, Mary "Maxine", John, Eloise, "Cathy", Delmar "Del" (Ralph), Foster "Neal", James "Jimmy"(Wanda), (Betsy) and Marvin; a special niece that grew up as her sister, Cloteal "Denise"; grandsons: Carlton and Kevin II. One of her best friends and cousin, Teresa "Terry", and a host of other family members who all she missed very dearly.

Throughout her life, Elaine touched the hearts of many through unwavering love, kindness, generosity, and devotion to family and friends. To know her was to love her!

A Legacy of Love

Elaine attended Lincoln High School and later obtained her General Education Diploma. She held many positions within her life, but her passion was the position she held in corrections for 24 years as the 1st female captain with the City of Kansas City, Missouri at the Municipal Correctional Institution known as "Leeds". Throughout the years, she demonstrated dedication, strength, compassion, and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.

Elaine accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was a long time member of Barker Temple C.O.G.I.C. under the late Bishop Moore.

Above all, family was her greatest treasure. Elaine will forever be remembered for her sarcasm and spending time with her beloved family.

Cherished Memories

Elaine leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love and treasured memories.

She is lovingly remembered by: her children: Michaelle (Kenny), Kevin (Chira) and Marlean (Quentin); grandchildren: Michael Lee, Reginald, Christian, Cheyenne, Bobby, Kaniah, Kennedy, Courtney and Kameron; great grandchildren: Michael Lee Jr, Ry’der, and A’Zaria; sister-in-Love & Christ, Linda (Charles), as well as host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.

Forever in Our Hearts

Although Elaine is no longer physically present, the love, wisdom, laughter, and precious memories shared will remain in our hearts forever.

A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. Her legacy will continue through the lives touched, the lessons taught, and the love shared.

“Those we love don’t go away; 
they walk beside us every day. 
Unseen, unheard, but always near.