Elaine Pagan, age 83, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Emily Chapman, and brother, James Monroe "Buddy" Chapman. She is survived by her husband, Luis Manuel Pagan; daughters, Lainie, Beth, Brenda (Darrell), Carmen, and Maria; sons, Bill (Nancy), Buddy (Melissa), Tony (Becky), and Ben (Julie); brother, Alex Chapman; and 39 grandchildren/great-grandchildren. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and an avid genealogist. She was a published author, lover of classic TV and anime and a choco-holic. But most importantly, a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, as well as a pseudo-mother to many. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 2:00PM from the chapel at Kilgroe Funeral Home in Leeds, AL. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Forest Crest in Irondale, AL.