Elma Batchelor DeMaggio

Elma was blessed with a devoted and loving family. She is survived by her son Ron DeMaggio; her daughters Teresa Pringle (David), Katrina DeMaggio Tahran, and Amy DeMaggio Peters (Michael); her grandchildren Bryan DeMaggio (Stephanie), Chris DeMaggio (Kristin), Kristen DeMaggio, Kelsea Barbas (Jason), Tyler Pringle (Ashley), Brittany Tahran, Matthew Tahran, Angelina Peters, and Garrett Peters; her great grandchildren Adriana, John Joseph, Julia, and Ryan; and by her sister, Edith Batchelor Combs. She is preceded in death by her husband of over 65 years, John DeMaggio; her parents, John & Martha Batchelor, brothers Elvis and Elmo Batchelor, and sisters Evelyn Gurganus and Rovenia Batchelor.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd. Recognizing some will not be able to attend in person, the family will host a celebration of life ceremony at Westside Baptist Church later this spring when a larger group can safely gather. Elma will be laid to rest in a small graveside service on Monday at 2:00 PM in Jacksonville Memory Gardens of Orange Park. The family gratefully welcomes flowers or donations to the church of your choice. Please share your favorite memory of Elma at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jacksonville-fl/elma-demaggio-9090126.

In honor of Elma, cook a favorite meal for your family, go outside to enjoy the sunshine, and take a moment to see the beauty around you. Spend a little extra time with those you love, reach out to help a stranger who is struggling, and sow seeds of kindness, humility, & love. She would appreciate you carrying forward her tradition.