She was born on December 17, 1922, in South Carrollton, Kentucky, to Gladys and William Wheeldon, both of whom preceded in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Roland T. Eley, Sr., sister Wanda Conrad, brother John Bill Wheeldon, and daughter Catherine Mae Thomas.
Meemaw leaves behind to cherish her memory two sons, Roland T. Eley Jr. and daughter-in-law LaMona Eley, and John Eley and daughter-in-law Angie Eley; four grandchildren, Rickey Thomas, Tami Pierce and husband Tracy Pierce, Cassidy Eley, and Ryan Eley; five great-grandchildren, Trey Pierce, Bailey Pierce, Derrick Thomas, Hunter Thomas, and Keaton Thomas; and one great great-grandchild, Caden Thomas.
Services will be held on Friday, June 5, at 10:00 a.m. at the Pinecrest Memorial Park gazebo in Alexander.
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