Elayne (Tootie) Marlene Yeoman was baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection on Monday, October 12, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Clarence “Tom” Yeoman for 66 years, until his passing.
Born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Tootie and Tom moved to several locations around the country before finally settling in Florissant, Missouri, where they made their home for 45 years. Together, Tootie and Tom shared many cherished years and created countless treasured memories. After Tom’s passing in 2023, Tootie relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, to be closer to several of her children.
Tootie enjoyed square dancing, sewing, crocheting, and knitting. She served as a den
mother for several Brownie and Girl Scout groups alongside her daughters. She also
volunteered for countless activities at her children’s school, including serving as the
school librarian.
Together with her husband, Tom, she loved visiting their lakeside home, where she
enjoyed her many birdhouses for chickadees and hummingbirds, fishing, boating, and
playing card games. Her latest favorite was a game called “10’s,” which she learned to
play after moving to Phoenix. Our times with her were filled with laughter and cherished
memories.
Tootie was a loving mother to 5 children (bless her heart!): Sandy Schneider, Steve
Yeoman, Dave Yeoman, Debbie Huber, and Roxanne Hutson. She was a proud
grandmother to Matthew and Derek Schneider; Chris, Melissa, Scott, Ashley, and Nick
Yeoman; Kevin and Renee Yeoman; Jennifer and Joey Huber; and Jessica Hutson. She
was also a cherished great-grandmother to Bella, Lily, James, Sam, Keely, Leo, Aurora
and Cooper.
Services: Public visitation will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Kutis Funeral Home at 5255 Lemay Ferry Road in St. Louis, Missouri. Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.