Elaine passed away on December 12, 2020 at her home at the age of 97. She was born in 1923 in Bunkie, LA to Gracie (Tyler) and James Kelley. She grew up in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a member of Istrouma Baptist Church.
Elaine graduated from Istrouma High School and earned her nursing degree from Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing in 1944. She was a 1st LT RN in the US Army during World War II stationed at Camp Livingston, LA. She was a World traveler and like to “hit the slots” in Las Vegas with her buddies. She retired from BASF Wyandotte, Geismer, LA as an Industrial Nurse.
She is survived by her sons Robert (Virginia Wilson) Chandler, James (Carolyn Eppinett) Chandler and David (Marcia Webb) Chandler; grandchildren, Rob, Jody and Stephen Chandler, Kelley Chandler, Jamie Chandler Ross and Megan Chandler; three great grandchildren and her sweet rescue fur baby, Gracie.
She is preceded in death by her husband Robert; sister, Bonnie Mae Cothren and granddaughter, Erin Chandler Rivera.
The family would like to thank Barbara Collins for taking such great and loving care of our mother.
Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, on Thursday, December 17, from 10:00am until 12:00pm with Christian Services at 12:00pm. Her nephew Rev. Herman (Bud) Chandler will perform services. Graveside services will be held at Roselawn Cemetery on North Street with military honors.
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