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Emily MCELHANEY Obituary
Emily R.
McElhaney
LINCOLN, IL - Emily R. McElhaney, 100, passed away Monday, April 21, 2014 at The Christian Village surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will be Friday, April 25, 2014 from 10-11 a.m. Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln. Funeral services will be Friday, April 25, 2014, at 11 a.m. also at the funeral home with Pastor Adam Quine and Chaplain Ryan Edgecombe officiating. Burial will follow at Hittle Grove Cemetery in Armington, Ill.
Emily was born Nov. 19, 1913, in Delavan, Ill., the daughter of Richmond Robison and Ina (Goodyear) Robison. She married Ernest D. McElhaney on June 21, 1944, in Norfolk, Va. He preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 1995.
She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn (James) Swartz of Watseka, Ill., and Juanita (Stan) Paulis of Springfield, Ill.; one son, Bob (Marta) McElhaney of Peoria, Ill.; two sisters, Martha Dale of Park Ridge, Ill., and Mary Helen Morgan of Payson, Ill.; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Marilyn Cox; two brothers, Alfred Robison and Richmond Robison Jr.; and one sister, Ruth Kinsinger.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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Rob McCue
April 28, 2014
To Bob and Family, we are sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. We will keep you and yours In our prayers.
Jeff & Carmen
April 24, 2014
To the McElhaney family, we are sorry for the loss of your mother. We enjoyed reading about the full life she had and her involvement in the community. May you find comfort knowing she is in peace.
Bruce Williamson
April 23, 2014
To Bob and rest of McElhaney family, I am sorry to learn of your Mother's passing and will be thinking of you in these difficult times. May she now rest in peace.
Gart Maxey
April 23, 2014
My condolences Bob and Family, but what an incredible life she led and you were privileged to be part of it. Rest in Peace.
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J.P. Dougherty
April 23, 2014
Dear Bob and Family,
I am sorry to read the news that your beloved mother has passed . I will be thinking of you all during this very tender time .May Heaven Rest Her Now.
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