Elaine and I met in the early 2000's when she joined our little church choir at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Buffalo Creek.  She added her beautiful voice, wonderful personality, and great knowledge of music to our choir for 10-12 years.  I have accompanied her singing for years and years ever since.  She sure enjoyed singing with the Evergreen Chorale during this same time, also.   

I will deeply miss her and our monthly lunches after Bill died and she moved to Littleton (I guess about 2013).  Our last lunch at Olive Garden in October will forever be with me.  She didn't eat much and always said she was full after about 3-4 bites..but she was happy to take leftovers home with her for dinner.  I will also miss our mani/pedi's on Thursdays that we did together for years at WB Nails.  The ladies there called her "Mom".

 She and I shared our Italian heritage and I was born the same day as her only daughter, Val!!! so we felt a special connection.  I cherish all the prayers she sent my family's way especially over the past 2 years.  Covid was tough on her, being so isolated.   She was no longer able to volunteer at the local hospitals as she did for years after moving to Littleton. 

Oh, how she missed Bill and wanted to be with him.  She also missed her Bella, her sweet little dog.  The last time we were together in October, we were sure to tell each other how much we loved each other.   I will miss her dearly and I am grateful for our friendship.

Remembering Elaine's beautiful voice and her bubbly personality. Such a kick to be around her.

So sorry I will be out of own and unable to attend her funeral.