Elaine Elizabeth Worden

Elaine Elizabeth Worden (Baumgartner)

Born 7-19-1955 - April 17,2026

Elaine Elizabeth (Baumgartner) Worden 70, of Topeka, Kansas passed away, Friday April 17, 2026 surrounded by family.

Elaine was the eldest daughter of Denzel and Ethel Baumgartner of Sabetha. She attended Woodland until 5th grade then attended Sabetha High School and graduated in 1973. She went to Vo Tech in Atchison. She started working for the State of Kansas in January 1974 and retired in 2011 with over 30 years of service. After retirement she then worked for Shawnee Co Parks and Rec, the Giving Tree and the Owls Nest. Elaine was never one to sit still. Her life was devoted to family, friends and church.

Her sons James and Christopher along with the four grandchildren Raiven, Leanna, DJ and Jace were the light of her life and the greatest joy. She enjoyed traveling. Alaska and Hawaii were two of her favorite trips.

Proceeded in death by her parents Denzel and Ethel Baumgartner and nephew Alex Baumgartner. She is survived by her husband Harry Worden, her sons James (Charlotte) Worden of Lyndon, Christopher Worden of the home. Grandson Jace of the home. Step children Jamie Knight of Topeka, Shawn Worden of Overbrook and Jackie Schlink of Topeka. Her grandchildren Raiven (Jacob) Davis, Leanna (Darren) Bird, DJ (Brooklyn) Knight, Jace and many grandchildren. Twin brother Dwaine (Teresa) Baumgartner, Sabetha, Darlene Briggeman of Sun City West, AZ, Jane Herzog, Huntsville TX, Robert (Patty) Baumgartner Sabetha Stacey Baumgartner of Falls City, NE. Russell Baumgartner of Sabetha Dennis (Lisa) Baumgartner of Sabetha. Mary Addington of Topeka Shirley Magness of Pinehurst, TX and Paul (Sherry) Baumgartner of Falls City, NE. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Memorial Service is pending at this time at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, please check back.

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