1921
Elena
2012
Elena Michael
December 4, 1921 — November 22, 2012
Elena Loree Michael died November 22, 2012 at he age of 90. She was born December 4, 1921 to Charles and Ollie (Williamson) Maxwell. On June 17, 1939 she was married to Donald E. Michael.
Her parents and her husband, in addition of two brothers, James and CT Maxwell, two sisters, Edna Palmer and Etta Main, and one great-grandson, Tyler Michael, preceded her in death.
She is survived by six children, Richard (Carolyn) Michael, Bill (Karen) Michael, Donna (Jerry) Shelton, Carla (Vic) Gall, Debi (Dennis) Hauke, and John (Diane) Michael.
Also surviving are 17 grandchildren, Kelli (Brian) Williamson, Scott (Rhonda) Michael, Adam (Tiffany) Michael, Sarah (Chris) Riley, Craig (Angie) Shelton, Kristi Cluff, Amy (Tommy) Kehrer, Jason (Shelly) Gall, Jennifer (Jeff) Cumberland, Jamie (William) Garrison, Nathan Hauke, Josh (Amber) Michael, Justin (Jenna) Michael, Jerod (Stacey) Michael, Elena (Jared) Cullom, Katrina Michael, and Joseph Michael, and 19 great-grandchildren.
One sister also survives, Bessie Henderson, along with several nieces and nephews and an abundance of friends.
Very special friends also survive her; the Gerding family, Ty Sanders family, Dr. Sites family, Dave Simkins family, Bob Roark, and Richard Hilterbrand.
She graduated from Belfast High School in 1939 and was a member of the Flat Run and Belfast Methodist churches. She was also a member of the Belfast Garden Club and Hillsboro Hospital Auxillary.
Before retiring, she had been employed by several Highland County families, including the William Sanders family, William Gerding family, Pence family, Carl Sites family and David Simkins family as nanny and housekeeper.
Known to most as Loree or Granny, her life’s work was to take care of those she loved. Whether it was her family, the families she worked for or her friends, she was always sure they were taken care of before she worried about herself. The door to her home was always open and in that home you could usually find her baking something delicious, and she loved to share her homemade goodies with those that visited and you never left her house hungry.
She had also been blessed with the gift of a green thumb and could make anything grow. From a large garden to a wilted flower, it was safe in her hands and thrived under her loving care.
She touched many lives, was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
Private services will be Monday, November 26, 2012 at the convenience of the family. Rhoads-Edgington Funeral Home, Hillsboro, is serving the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Highland County Humane Society or the charity of their choice.
For more information and to access the online registry, visit www.edgingtonfuneralhomes.com
Her parents and her husband, in addition of two brothers, James and CT Maxwell, two sisters, Edna Palmer and Etta Main, and one great-grandson, Tyler Michael, preceded her in death.
She is survived by six children, Richard (Carolyn) Michael, Bill (Karen) Michael, Donna (Jerry) Shelton, Carla (Vic) Gall, Debi (Dennis) Hauke, and John (Diane) Michael.
Also surviving are 17 grandchildren, Kelli (Brian) Williamson, Scott (Rhonda) Michael, Adam (Tiffany) Michael, Sarah (Chris) Riley, Craig (Angie) Shelton, Kristi Cluff, Amy (Tommy) Kehrer, Jason (Shelly) Gall, Jennifer (Jeff) Cumberland, Jamie (William) Garrison, Nathan Hauke, Josh (Amber) Michael, Justin (Jenna) Michael, Jerod (Stacey) Michael, Elena (Jared) Cullom, Katrina Michael, and Joseph Michael, and 19 great-grandchildren.
One sister also survives, Bessie Henderson, along with several nieces and nephews and an abundance of friends.
Very special friends also survive her; the Gerding family, Ty Sanders family, Dr. Sites family, Dave Simkins family, Bob Roark, and Richard Hilterbrand.
She graduated from Belfast High School in 1939 and was a member of the Flat Run and Belfast Methodist churches. She was also a member of the Belfast Garden Club and Hillsboro Hospital Auxillary.
Before retiring, she had been employed by several Highland County families, including the William Sanders family, William Gerding family, Pence family, Carl Sites family and David Simkins family as nanny and housekeeper.
Known to most as Loree or Granny, her life’s work was to take care of those she loved. Whether it was her family, the families she worked for or her friends, she was always sure they were taken care of before she worried about herself. The door to her home was always open and in that home you could usually find her baking something delicious, and she loved to share her homemade goodies with those that visited and you never left her house hungry.
She had also been blessed with the gift of a green thumb and could make anything grow. From a large garden to a wilted flower, it was safe in her hands and thrived under her loving care.
She touched many lives, was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
Private services will be Monday, November 26, 2012 at the convenience of the family. Rhoads-Edgington Funeral Home, Hillsboro, is serving the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Highland County Humane Society or the charity of their choice.
For more information and to access the online registry, visit www.edgingtonfuneralhomes.com
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