Our beautiful mother, Anne Elferdink, 76, of Punta Gorda, FL passed peacefully on November 26, 2023 after a 10 year battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her husband and loving family members, as she was often in life. Anne had a warm, gracious, and loving manner and could always make people smile. She immediately lit up any room she entered and made an impact on so many people. She loved her family fiercely and filled her home with warmth and kindness. She will be greatly missed but we all know we will see her again in heaven!
She was born Anne Elizabeth Craze to Earl and Dorthy Craze in Hartselle, AL on May 1, 1947. In 1967 she married the love of her life, Steven (Rusty) Elferdink, whom she met when they both attended Edison Community College. (That’s a funny story for another day.)
Anne is survived by her husband Steven Elferdink her 3 children: Sandra (Rich) Burton of Palm City, FL, Steven (Cristen) Elferdink of Naples, FL and Scott (Jennifer) Elferdink of Mt Pleasant, SC , 8 grandchildren, Brittany (Lee) Jacob (Liza), Samantha (Anthony), Erin, Millar, Jackson, Reed, and Andrew, and 3 great-grandchildren, Anastasia, Alice and Henry.
At her request there will be no funeral. The family is preparing a private celebration of her beautiful life at a later time. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who are able instead make a donation to the Cancer Society.
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