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Elayne Scales Obituary
Mrs. Scales was born December 19, 1923, in Logansport, Louisiana, to Hughlon and Rosa Lee Thomas Foshee, and passed from this life March 5, 2011, in Longview, Texas. Mrs. Scales was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Orlan R. Scales; and a brother, Hughlon Claude Foshee.
Left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters, Rose Pryor and husband Randy, and Lanette Nash; grandchildren, Shawn and Martha Whisenhunt, Cory Summers and Galen Stott; great-grandchildren, Mitchell and Jerred Whisenhunt, and Christopher and Cody Summers; and a brother, Louis Foshee of Pasadena, Texas; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family members. Also left behind are all of her special friends in the Sunshine Class at Hope Community Church at Northside.
In lieu of the usual floral tributes, donations may be made to the Sunshine Class at Hope Community Church at Northside.
Condolences may be offered at www.lakeviewfh.com
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Denise Hillman
March 11, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We have fond memories of "Nonny" while we were at North Side. She always had a smile and kind words whenever we saw her.
Tom & Denise Hillman
Scott Edie
March 10, 2011
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in all the precious memories you cherish.
Scott Edie and family
March 10, 2011
My, how the years have flown! Elayne kept our youngest son when he was just a baby and until he started to school. He loved her as the whole family did. She was a faithful member of our church and has brought much joy over the years. She was so handy with alterations and sewed many things for me when my time ran out.
She seemed to find good in people and never got tired of helping others - especially her family.
Years ago we supported the same team - the Steelers. I think it was mostly 'cause they weren't the Cowboys. It was fun to yell together.
Elayne loved the Lord and tried to show that in those around her and that is what makes our life so good - helping others. I admired her for helping with Meals on Wheels. She was a good person all-around.
She will be missed!
Jay & Carolyn McCasland, Kevin, Gregg, & Rodney
Wests
March 10, 2011
We will miss our sweet friend and neighbor! Nonny always watched out for us all, we miss seeing her standing in her doorway, smiling and waving! The neighborhood will never be the same...
Jimmy and Vicki
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Joe and Tonya Gonzales and family
March 9, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. God speed
Joe and Tonya Gonzales and family
March 9, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God speed
Juanita Miller
March 9, 2011
I have many special memories of Nonny she
was so good to keep my children in the nursery at Central Baptist. They are all grown but she was very special. I know that Rose and Lanette and grandchildren will miss, but know she will be waiting to see you again.
With love,
Juanita, Missy, Trina, and James Ray Miller
Don Brown
March 9, 2011
My family has known and loved Ms Elayne for many years. Elayne was delighted when her team became world champions and loved to rib me about the Cowboys. My family and I will miss Elayne dearly. Our prayers will continue for love ones and friends left behind.
Rosalyn Alsobrook
March 9, 2011
I have nothing but fond memories of Nonny. She took care of my son, Andy, so that I could continue my college education and know that my child was in a loving home. She had a knack with children and animals.
I'll never forget the time we were standing in her hall, talking as I picked up my son. I was near the open bathroom door when I heard a flush. I expected to see one of her young charges come toddling out, but it was her CAT! She had trained her cat not only to use the toilet instead of the litter box, the cat FLUSHED the thing, too. I stood open mouthed while Nonny laughed that hearty laugh of hers and explained that the cat was present when she was working with potty training the children, and pretty much to the hang of it from that. It took just a little praise from her to cinch the deal with that cat.
Nonny, my son is the wonderful young man he is today partly because of the love and patience you showed him in his first few years of life Thank you from the bottom of my sad heart.
Byron Jordan
March 9, 2011
Elayne was a special lady with lots of personality. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our family is praying for your family.
March 9, 2011
To a loving friend we will all miss you dearly. Thanks for the years we got too share and being one of the biggist Pittsburg fan with me and my family.Love Albert Gonzales Jr and family.
Arnold and Anna Gonzales
March 9, 2011
Cory Our prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. May God give you and your family the peace and serenity everyone needs at times such as this.
Tina Brown
March 9, 2011
Praying for you all. Miss Elayne is a very special person. She will be missed.
Becky Eaton
March 9, 2011
I will remember the many days spent at her kitchen table playing Wahoo. I spent mahy hours of my childhood with her and remember her fondly. God bless and keep the family during this difficult time.
Love Always,
Cora Holt
March 9, 2011
My Thoughts and Prayers are with y'all. Rose, Nette You guys had such a special relationship with your mother and I know you have a hole that you are not sure what to fill it with yet, take time, Love each other and you will all get through it! Love you gals/guys!
Barker and Mary Hale
March 8, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.
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