Eldred was a Math teacher at Grant Jr. High School in East Detroit, MI 1956-1981. She attained her Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from Eastern Michigan University.
Eldred was an active church member at Bethany Baptist Church, Clinton Twp., MI and at First Baptist Church of St. Clair Shores (now Lakeside Community Church) for many years serving in many capacities.
Eldred was predeceased by her husband James, both parents, sister Lahoma Jackson, brothers Edwin, Clifford and Don. She is survived by her daughters Becky (Don) Bennett, Mary Katherine (Peter) Hesse, and Lahoma Eileen Jones, 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Ola Boggs and Leona Beall. Many nieces and nephews will miss her greatly.
Visitation will be at Kaul Funeral Home in Clinton Twp., MI Friday, July 20, 3-8p.m. and at Bethany Baptist Church Saturday, July 21, at 10 a.m. with service at 11 a.m.
