Elnora Uptmore

Elnora Helen Uptmore, age 104, of West, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 28, 2026 at West Rest Haven in West.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption, with Rev. Timothy Vaverek as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Elnora was born September 11, 1921, in Penelope, the daughter of Gabriel and Anna (Smajstrla) Snapka. She attended the old Cottonwood School and carried with her throughout life the strong values of faith, family, and hard work that were instilled in her from an early age. On April 6, 1974, she was united in marriage to Johnnie J. Uptmore in West. Together they shared many cherished years until Johnnie preceded her in death on August 24, 1997. Elnora was a faithful and devoted member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption. She was also active in the Czech Catholic Union of Texas, Catholic Daughters of America Court #829, and the West Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4819 Auxiliary. Her strong faith and servant's heart were reflected in the way she lived her life and cared for others. A talented hairdresser, Elnora owned and operated Elnora's Beauty Shop in West for many years, where she formed countless friendships and made everyone who walked through her door feel welcome. She was known for her hardworking spirit and independence, even mowing her own lawn well into her later years. Elnora enjoyed gardening, canning, quilting, tending to her beautiful flowerbeds, and dancing to lively polka music. Family and friends especially looked forward to her delicious homemade pecan pies and strudels, which were lovingly prepared and shared at many gatherings. She will be remembered for her warmth, determination, generous spirit, and the love she gave so freely to those around her.

Elnora Uptmore is also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Judy Svrcek; brothers, Henry and Victor Snapka; and sisters, Agnes Mynar, Lillie Pavlas, Willie Mae Decker, Frances Kerenek, Betty Beseda, and Annie Sustala.

Survivors include her children, Jeanette Herrington of Round Rock, Doris Hill and husband Burl of Belton, Robert Wilde and wife Sheila of Winston Salem, NC, Eddie Wilde and wife Cindy of Richmond, and Rick Wilde and wife Heidi of Magnolia; 15 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; 28 great great grandchild; a sister, Josephine Darlik; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Active pallbearers are Michael Brennan, Chad Wilde, David Svrcek, Todd Barton, Jimmy Wilde, Derek Eastty, Kimberly Carrillo, and Andy Harwell. Honorary pallbearers are her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Cemetery Association.

Elnora's family would like to thank the staff of West Rest Haven for their compassionate care and kindness shown to our mother, "We are forever grateful for all of you".