Louise Frances Elam
Louise Elam Obituary
Ms. Louise Frances Elam, 93, of Youngstown transitioned to eternal rest on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Mrs. Elam was born January 4, 1928 in Youngstown, a daughter of Louis and Nettie Bright Payne. She was a 1946 graduate of The Rayen School and had been a sales clerk with Lustigs Shoe Store retiring after 25 plus years. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and a former member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Louise enjoyed watching TV, cooking, reading, and word search puzzlels. She was considered a “Sports Grandma”, making sure she attended her grandchildren’s sports activities.
Her husband, William Elam, Sr., whom she married February 25, 1956, passed away February 23, 1990.
She leaves to mourn her passing, but to rejoice in her eternal peace, her devoted children, Karen (John) Humphrey, William Elam, Jr. (Gwen Reynolds) and Cheryl (Robert) Venters all of Youngstown; four wonderful grandchildren; six delightful great grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
She was greeted at Heaven’s Gate by her parents and husband.
A Walk Through will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Hill Baptist Church, 220 Jefferson Street, Youngstown. Funeral services will follow. Due to the pandemic, all guests are asked to please wear mask and observe social distancing.
A Service of Love and Dignity entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.
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