Sara E. Elmore, 63 of Springfield, passed away at 11:15p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.  She was born on September 3, 1959 in Taylorville, the daughter of Joseph and Ercel Sue (Massey) Nagle.  She married Frank H. Elmore Jr. on February 13, 2013 in Springfield.  Sara was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and enjoyed sharing Facebook greetings for her friends and family to start and end every day.  She had a gift for interior decorating and always loved a trip to Goodwill to find treasures.  She will be remembered as a very outgoing, open-minded person and will be missed by many.

She is survived by her husband: Frank Elmore Jr. of Springfield; children: Marlena Wadkins (Tiffany) of Taylorville, David Wadkins Jr. (Rachel) of Taylorville, Monica Harris (Orville) of Edinburg, and Jacob Wadkins (Krystal) of Decatur; and grandchildren: Emilee Boyd, Alex Wadkins, Isaiah Bailey, Lyndzee Harris, Autumn Yard, Jaedyn Wadkins, Ayla Wadkins, Jackson Wadkins, Kylee Fulk, Skylar Fulk, Bryant Harris, and Jude Osman.  She was preceded in death by her parents. 

Sara will be cremated, and her family will host a celebration of her life at 3:00p.m. on Saturday, April 22, at the Way of Life Church, 1929 W. Spresser St., Taylorville.  Memorial donations may be made to the Elmore Family.  McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.  Memories of Sara, or condolences to her family, may be shared online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.