Natalie LeNae Elston of Wentzville, passed away suddenly at her residence on Christmas Day after a short illness.

Natalie was born to Clayton and Diane Elston Feb. 5, 1986, in Creve Coeur. Clayton passed away in July 2022.

Natalie attended primary school in Troy and graduated from high school in Henryetta, Okla. She attended Oklahoma State University from 2004-2005.

Natalie loved painting. She was known to paint pictures of people’s pets, many of her paintings have been viewed worldwide. She was a very gifted person with a kind heart. Natalie was a caregiver to a special needs child in Oklahoma named Trestan and was also a caregiver to her late grandmother, Janet Baldridge of Troy.

Natalie struggled with health issues when diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, but in turn tried to be a mentor to those who suffer from anxiety or depression. She touched the lives of many with her availability and encouraging words.

Natalie saw the good and not the bad in others and was a member of the First Nazarene Church of Henryetta in Oklahoma and will be sadly missed by her church family. She spent many happy summers with her youth group at Camp Bond in southern Oklahoma.

Natalie is survived by her mother, Diane Elston of Wentzville; her brother, Nathan and daughter, Mariah of Tulsa, Okla. Diane was recently engaged to Dan Chaplin, who was very fond of Natalie. She will be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and her two cats, Lokey and Dewey will be missing her too.

We are at peace because we know that Natalie doesn’t have to suffer anymore and we will see her again.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation services provided by Foundation Cremation Service www.foundationcremation.com.