Mark A. McElravy of Beatrice passed away on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, at the Beatrice Community Hospital. He was born on November 14, 1957 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Allen E. and Beverly (Finke) McElravy. Mark was baptized in December, 1957. He was raised with his family until the age of four and a half when he moved to Beatrice State Developmental Center.

Mark lived at 422/723 Solar Drive and participated in his homeroom activities. It was said that Mark liked to take walks, until he didn’t, then his stubborn nature kicked in, and he sat down. He enjoyed recreation, dances, special events and concerts at BSDC, playing in the bell choir, music enrichment, and chapel services.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dad (April 2, 1998), Mom (September 3, 2020), and other extended family.

Mark is survived by his sister, Beth Landa and niece Ashley McElravy-Soto of Nevada. Mark is lovingly remembered by his caring staff at 422; his Q-Katie Poage; Voc. Staff-Chad Houseman; medical, therapy, and the many other support staff and friends throughout his life.

An inurnment will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 3rd, 2026, at Lincoln Memorial Park Mausoleum, 6700 South 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. The Celebration of New Life will be at 2:30 pm at the BSDC All Faiths Chapel with Chaplain, Verla Dorn Officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be shared on his memorial page at www.ghchapel.com.

These services have been entrusted to Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.

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