Elaine was born December 24, 1931 in Mobile, Alabama to the late James and Callie Redding. She was the oldest of 3 children, Jamie who preceded her in death, leaving her sister Trisha, (Jim).
Elaine was educated at Murphy High School in Mobile, Al. She professed her life to Christ at an early age.
Elaine married the late Henry Gray Whigham , Jr. in 1952 and 2 children were born from this loving union.
The family then moved to Gulf Breeze, Fl in 1958 and were some of the first to join the Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church where she cherished praising The Lord for 65 years. Elaine enjoyed selling real estate, playing tennis, bridge and organizing the “Friday Night Gang” for dinner for more than 50 years.
She was a loving, caring, devoted wife, mother and friend. Elaine cherished her sons, Neil (Theresa), Gray III (Marlyss); grandchildren, Gray IV (Jessica), Savannah; great grandchildren Alex, and Harbor.
A celebration of Elaine’s life will be Friday, August 19, 2:00 pm at the Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church Sanctuary at 75 Fairpoint Dr. A time of fellowship with the family will follow in the church reception hall.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BayviewFisher-PouChapel.com for the Whigham family.
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