Born August 30, 1935 in Utuado, Puerto Rico, she later moved to New York City and graduated from Bay Shore High School in 1953. She later moved to Hampton, VA where she became employed at Gell's Beauty Salon in Pheobus, then later at The French Room Salon in Hampton, and finally as a dental assistant at the Dental Offices of Roland and Mark Stall, from which she retired after 18 years.
Elba was a member at St. Joseph's Catholic Church for 38 years. She enjoyed being involved in the church activities with the Ladies of St. Joseph and working at the thrift shop.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Rivera Santiago and Ana Rosa Salcedo and her brother, Ramon Luis Rivera.
She is survived by her daughter, Elba D. Felts (Charles); siblings: Carmen Ana Collazo (Francisco) of Huntsville, Alabama, Jose Luis Rivera of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Virginia Rivera Salcedo of Rosemount, Minnesota; and her close friends of 45 years, Joe and Frances Gonzalez.
There will be a graveside service at Parklawn Memorial Park on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM. Please be COVID aware and maintain social distancing.
Please offer remembrances to: Hampton Fire & Rescue Station #4 in Fox Hill or The Cat Corner in Phoebus, VA.
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