Marie Elaine Casey

Marie Elaine Casey of Jupiter, FL passed away on November 30, 2015. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the first child of Loretta Wallace and Ellery Nehring. She relocated to Jupiter from Chattanooga, TN.

Elaine is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Charles F. Casey. She also is survived by her six children: Christina (David) Petro, Charles (Ann) Casey, Susan (Paul) Dominick, John Douglas (Angie) Casey, Thomas (Kevin Burris) Casey, and Anne Marie (Harry) MacArthur; grandchildren James Benjamin (Chris) Petro, Jillian Petro, Holly and Madeliene Casey, John, Luke, Jason, and Sarah Casey, Piper, Wyatt, and Brock MacArthur; great-grandchildren Nathan Casey and Jennings Kyle Petro; sister Lorraine Radig and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Alice White, brother Ellery “Buddy” Nehring and beloved grandson Maxwell Charles Casey.

A dedicated housewife and mother, Elaine was also an avid gardener with a particular passion for roses. She was a skilled seamstress and equally skilled at knitting and needlepoint. She was a patron of the arts and her charitable contributions were numerous and often anonymous. She developed a later-in-life interest in golf and spent many delightfully frustrating hours on golf courses in both Chattanooga and Jupiter.

Elaine’s generous and indomitable spirit enriched the lives of her family and friends. She will be deeply missed.

A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a charitable donation in honor of her memory be sent to St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital.