She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Mary Apel and her brother, Thomas Apel.
Elizabeth is survived by her cousins, Robert L. Smith, Becky Holmes, Christine Cabinass and husband, Todd and Tim Smith and wife, Amy.
Arrangements for graveside service are with Kimple Funeral Home, 113 N Main St., Ellinwood, Kansas 67526, 620 564-2300.