Elaine met the love of her life at the age of 16 in 1966 and celebrated 53 years of wedded bliss to George Kirby. They had three wonderful daughters; Tammy, Dawn and Nicole.
She obtained her AA Degree in Accounting while studying at Butte College, in California. She completed her studies in her 30's and gradated with honors. She help start Bobby Sox softball league for girls, where she managed 120 girls and served on the board.
Elaine traveled to two countries and several states while raising three girls. She made most of her daughters' dresses when they were younger, loved quilting and crafts. Elaine was so wonderful at anything is did.
She is survived by her husband George Kirby , daughters; Tammy Kirby , Dawn Cantrall and Nicole McGovern. Brother and sister-in-law George and Pat Coates, Brother-in-law Ed and Patty Ferdig and grandchildren; Kayla (Andrew) Rushing, Nicholas Cantrall, Peyton McGovern, Caitlyn McGovern and numerous nieces and nephews.
Elaine is preceded in passing by her parents John and Alice Coates and her sister Irene Ferdig.