Edith Elaine Wolfe passed away July 29,2016. She was born May 27,1930 to Fred and Irene Herndon Smith. She was married on October 29, 1945 to Harold L. Wolfe. They celebrated 70 years together, before preceded her in death. Elaine and Harold farmed for 50 years in Benton County and retired in 1989.
She was a member of the North Central Church of Christ in Indianapolis, and a member of the Church of Christ in Lafayette, when she lived in Earl Park, IN.
Elaine is survived by four sons, Harold “Sonny” (Carmen), Terry (Diane), Dale (Janet) and Duane. She was blessed with ten grandchildren: Sonny Jr. (Jodie), Craig (Erin), John, Aaron (Sonya), Michael (Stacey), Derek, Heather (Chad), Rachel “Shelli” (Jason), Angie and J’neen (Andrew); 22 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, William “Bill” Smith and Jerry Smith. Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Harold’ daughters, Beverly and Lavonna “Bonnie” and son, Kerry; sister, Barbara Patterson; and brother, Donald Smith.
She was a dedicated mother to her family in addition to her church, community and Republican party. Elaine will be missed deeply by her family and friends. May God take her by her hand and lead her to her beloved husband, Harold.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Boswell Cemetery in Boswell, Indiana.
Rebecca Allen says
To Elaine’s family, I was bless to know Harold and Elaine for many years as we worked together for the Republican Party. They were both great people and good friends. I know Elaine is happy to be with her Harold again. She’ll certainly be missed by those of us who knew her and saw her each year at the BHS Alumni. Becky(Dimmich)Allen
Sharon Smith Lappalainen says
Dear Aunt Elaine, I am so sorry to have lost touch with you. You have been in my thoughts and prayers all these years. Rest. Know that you have touched my life and I treasure the moments that we had.
Michael Wolfe says
Grandma, my little boy is beautiful. I wish you could have saw him. He is an angel. He had surgery today, and it all went well. Today would be your 71st anniversary with grandpa. I know you watched out for my little Alex. Hope I make you proud of me.
I will always be your baby.. Love Michael