Elaine was born on March 5, 1927 to late parents Louis J. Drewanz and Regina Mae Pforr Drewanz; she was born and raised in Baltimore, attending Western High School. She worked in the insurance industry prior to starting a family. On August 20, 1948, she married Dr. J. Nelson McKay and they raised their family on Edmonson Avenue and then on Woodley Road in Ellicott City. The family were members of St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Elaine was a member of the Bon Secours Hospital Auxiliary, holding various officer positions and chairing fundraisers over the years. She was a regular attendee of Boumi Temple women’s events and accompanying her husband to social events. Elaine’s hobbies included playing tennis, bowling, hosting dinner parties and cross-stitching. Over the years, she enjoyed traveling with her husband and spending time in Bethany Beach, DE.
Elaine was predeceased in death by her beloved husband in August of 1999. She is survived by her daughter Joyce McKay Davis of Chestertown, MD; her son Drew N. McKay of Severn, MD; two beloved granddaughters and their four children.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 5th at St. John’s Episcopal Church 9120 Frederick Road in Ellicott City at 10:00 in the morning; funeral services will follow in the church at 11:00. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Gilchrist, Attn: Development Department, 11311 McCormick Rd., Suite 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.
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