Elisha Pfeiffer Obituary

Age - 44

October 6, 2023

Clay Center, KS

Elisha Valentine Pfeiffer, age 44, died September 28, 2023, in Morganville, KS. She was born on, February 14, 1979, Valentine's Day, in Manhattan, KS to Roxanne (Bolek) and Lance Pfeiffer. She completed her GED in 1996, after giving birth to her oldest son, Izic Stogsdill. Elisha began working for Combined Insurance from 1996 to 1997. She became the youngest female at age 18, with the highest scores in insurance sales, making the cover of USA TODAY magazine. Elisha then had three additional beautiful children. Michael Tracy Jr. , Ellexis Tracy, and Aleana Dugan while completing her CNA. In 2018, she began working for KSU as a painter. During this she volunteered her time bringing awareness to human trafficking. She worked odd jobs, cleaning office spaces and rental homes for the rest of her short life. Elisha was loved by many. She loved helping people with any chore or task, never saying no. She loved to sing and dance to music of all genres. Elisha could charm her way into the heart of every child she met. Her enthusiasm and spirit would always captivate the hearts of those she encountered. Elisha had the nostalgia and charm that made her unforgettable and adored by everyone. She is preceded in death by one sister. Survivors:Mother: Roxanne PetersSon: Izic StogsdillSon: Michael TracyDaughter: Ellexis TracyDaughter: Aleana DuganBrother: Dominick NeumayerBrother: Matthew PfeifferSister: Donna (Brian Bergburg) PetersSister: Lola (Harold Mumpower) PetersGood friend: Lori Neumayer Graveside Services: 1:00 PM, Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, KS Visitation: 2-5 PM, Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, KSMemorials: Memorials can be made to Elisha Pfeiffer Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home

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