She is survived by her children; Roy(Brenda) Freeman, Bill (Sue) Gregory, Carolyn (David) Lofland, and Thomas (Linda) Gregory. She has ten grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews.
Effie grew up in a family of nine siblings in Perry County, Kentucky. Gladys Maynard of Kettering, Ohio is her only surviving sibling.
She really cared for and enjoyed her family. Effie had a quick smile and always replied, "I'm fine", when asked how she was feeling. Effie was a great card player, who played to win! She will be dearly missed by her family and friends; may she rest in peace.