Elaine Burgess Wall went to our Lord on July 4th, 2018. A Brookhaven native, Elaine was born October 27, 1928, the daughter of the late Jasper Charles “JC” and Nell Womack Burgess. Elaine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rev. Robert E. Wall of 69 years. Brothers; Jasper Charles, II, “JR” (Thannette), David (Dorothy), and Carroll “Pot” (Gretchen).
Elaine is survived by her children, Bruce Wall and Amy Wall and grandson Robert Ogden.
Elaine exemplified the meaning of Christian Wife, Mother, Aunt, and Friend.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 6th 2018 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Lakewood Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, July 7th at 11:00am with an hour visitation prior. The Rev. John Taylor will be officiating. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in Riverwood Memorial Park, Hwy 51 South, Brookhaven, MS.
The Wall family requests memorials in Elaine’s honor to be made to the Baptist Children’s Village.
