Elaine P. Todd, age 94, of Flora, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 22, 2022. She was born October 6, 1927, in West Frankfort, to Frank Bush Price and Verda Irene Price.
Elaine married William “Bill” Robert Todd on March 3, 1946, in East St. Louis while he was on leave before shipping out for Germany. They celebrated 56 years of marriage until his death on November 9, 2002.
Elaine first worked as a secretary in a law firm in West Frankfort. She also worked for the State of Illinois Unemployment Office in West Frankfort and in various offices doing secretarial work and bookkeeping, including her husband’s law office. She was active during her life in church work, serving as a youth group leader and also as State President of Women of the Church of God. She enjoyed and held offices in Garden Club, Home Extension, Bridge Club, and Hospital Auxiliary, and was an active member of the Flora Ladies Golf Association. She loved the game of golf. She was an avid bird watcher and had a special feathered friend, Harvey, a mockingbird who would return to her yard every year and fly around the house, looking in the windows until he found her to get her attention and receive the raisins he had learned to expect from her.
Elaine was a devoted mother and was active in the school Parent/Teacher Association. She was cheerful and loved to laugh, telling funny stories and jokes to her friends. Elaine was very strong in her Christian faith, praying for her family, friends, and many others daily. She cherished time spent with her family most of all. Elaine wanted you to not remember her with sadness, not remember her with tears, but remember all the laughter shared throughout the years.
Those left to cherish Elaine’s memory are her son, William Robin Todd and wife Sharla of Flora; granddaughter, Robin Carol Todd of Flora; step-granddaughter, Angela Vincent and husband Tyler of Salem; step-grandson, Jordan Baird and Brittine Denoncour of Flora; step-great-grandchildren, Maxwell, William, Annabelle, and Eleanor Vincent, and Joplyn Baird; and several nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill Todd; infant daughter, Nancy Ellen; siblings: John Franklin “Red” Price, Maxine Price, and Gary Price; and special uncle, John “Jack” Morgan.
A visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, September 27, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, 500 N. Main St., Flora, Illinois 62839. A funeral ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at the funeral home with Dr. John Fozard and Pastor Ben VanHyning officiating.
A committal ceremony and burial will take place at Tower Heights Cemetery in West Frankfort at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon following the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Flora Church of God, Clay County Hospice, Mid-America Christian University (MACU), or any charity of the donor’s choice, and any of these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
