Mrs. Elder was born September 29, 1959 in Dothan, AL to the late Lewis Wilburn Vaughn and Irene Elizabeth House Vaughn. She was Baptist by faith and a Technician in the Intensive Care Unit at West Medical Center for a number of years. Penny loved to laugh, have a good time, and her life was centered around her family, especially those grandbabies that she adored. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandchild, Heather Elder and a sister, Deborah “Debbie” Cole.
Survivors include her husband, Eddie Elder; sons, Carl “Trea” Jackson (Jamaica), Jody Elder (DeeDee), and Kenneth Elder (Donna); sixteen grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; one brother, Lewis Vaughn of Chickamauga, GA; several other relatives and friends.
The Funeral Service will be Saturday morning at 10am, July 13, 2019 at Clearview Chapel with Reverend Charlie Metcalf officiating. Burial will follow in Meadoway Gardens. The Gathering of Family and friends will be Friday, July 12, 2019 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at the funeral home. The family will be at their residence, 1515 Hogansville Rd. Apt 205.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Penelope “Penny” V. Elder.
Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636. www.shlagrange.com.
