She graduated from MacArthur High School in 1961. Elaine married her husband of 53 years on December 28, 1968. She was employed by Corpus Christi Public Library and retired from there after 35 years of service. Elaine was a loving mother and grandmother who will always be remembered for her great sense of humor, and her devotion to her family.
Elaine is preceded in death by her parents: Norman and Mona Messer.
Left to cherish her memories are her beloved husband, Jim J. Richey; Daughters: Vera Lynn Bayless (Mark Borland), Stephanie Lane Anthony (Kenneth Lugo); grandchildren: Justin Lee Glasford (Christine), Christopher Chase Bayless (Riley McClendon), Robert James Anthony IV (Loriza), Suzanne Lane Anthony; great-grandchildren: Dakota Lee Glasford, Abby Marie Glasford, Sergio Jovan Anthony, Noah Brayden Anthony, Josiah James Anthony, Demi Elaine Silguero; brother; Dale Leonard Messer along with extended family and friends.
Services are entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel-Everhart, 4901 Everhart Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78411.
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