Beloved mother of Edward (Paula), Steve (Sue), Cindy (late Hector) Sharpeta, Mike (Jan), Patty (Kevin) McGuire, Gail (Ken) Behman, and Robin (Bob) McClaran. Loving grams of 32. Cherished great-grandmother of 91. Dear great-great-grandmother of two.
In addition to her parents, Elaine was preceded in passing by her two sisters.
Elaine was born and raised in Reed City, Michigan. Upon relocating to the Livonia area, she proudly spent 30 years at St. Mary's Hospital as a nurse aide. She created many lifelong friendships through her career.
Elaine accepted the Lord as her personal savior as a little girl when she attended her family's church in Reed City and was saved at bible school. She has been a faithful Christian and church member her whole life, and for the last 60-plus years has been a devout member of Parkview Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and played her instruments. Her faith was her life; she loved the Lord, and He was her lifelong reliance.
She enjoyed crocheting, playing the piano and accordion, and singing. She played the cornet in her high school's marching band. She loved all things Christmas, which included hosting Christmas Eve for her family every year and taking trips to Frankenmuth.
She will lie in state on Friday, November 20, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Parkview Baptist Church, 9355 Stark Rd, Livonia, MI 48150, followed by a funeral service beginning at 12:00 pm. She will be laid to rest at Mount Hope Memorial Gardens.
