Elaine F. Wolford
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Elaine Florence Wolford, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away August 17, 2021. She was 95.
Elaine Florence Allen was born in Cadillac, Michigan on November 8, 1925.She was the eldest daughter of Clifford L. Allen and Leora (Bertholf) Allen.
Elaine married Clarence L. Wolford in 1948, to whom she was married for 50 years and with whom she had four children.
Elaine received her master's degree from Rollins College in Orlando, Florida. She was an English teacher and drama coach at Merritt Island High School and produced numerous plays and productions for MIHS. She retired from Brevard County Schools after 40 years of service.
Following her career as a teacher, Elaine became an entrepreneur and worked with World Books and Mary Kay earning her many awards and recognition.
She enjoyed painting, writing poetry, listening to classical music and loved living by the ocean. Elaine was a member of Christ by the Sea, United Methodist Church and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She loved her family and friends.
She is survived by her daughter, Lyn O. Osborne (Michael) of Rose Hill, VA; Son, Alan M. Wolford of Vero Beach, FL; daughter Diana G. Kirschner (Jonathan, dec.), of Fairview, NC. Grandchildren: April (Jeff) Mather, Darlene (Daimon) Glenn, Lori Collins, Hannah Kirschner (Alonzo Lopez) and Ashlyn Wolford; nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased in death by her parents; husband, Clarence L. Wolford; a son, Gary W. Wolford (2015); brothers Raymond and Louis Allen Jr; and sisters, Norma Webber and Lois Clough.
Due to COVID 19-A Memorial Service will be scheduled in the future.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute FAU, Ft. Pierce, Florida or Christ by the Sea, United Methodist Church, Vero Beach, Florida.
Arrangements by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach. For updated service details and online guestbook please visit www.lowtherfamily.com