Elaine Sass

1943 - 2025

Elaine Lois Sass, 82, of Flint, MI passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Parkview Hospital in Warsaw, IN.

Elaine Lois Sass was born February 2, 1943, in Detroit, MI to Walter and Lois Harris. 

She attended and graduated from Davison Community Schools. 

On September 10, 1966, Elaine married Douglas Sass, and a few years later welcomed sons Adam and Eric. Elaine worked for Curtis Printing, and when the company relocated to Lodge Road in the early 90s, she took over ownership and operated the company for approximately 30 more years. 

Her greatest pleasure was spending time with family and friends. She loved entertaining her grandkids at her house and also enjoyed gardening, reading, and spending time outdoors. Elaine was a long-time member of the Genesee Lioness Club and regularly attended Harmony Baptist Church, where she enjoyed working with a kids club weekly.

Elaine is survived by two children, Adam Sass and Eric (Kelly) Sass; stepson Mark (Pam) Sass; two grandchildren Joey (Morgan) Sass and Sylest (Justin) June; sister Marilyn Alvord, sister-in-law Linda Harris, and other extended family and friends.

Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Sass, her parents, Walter and Lois Harris, and her brother, Donald Harris.

Funeral services, officiated by Rev. Eric Sass, will begin at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Swartz Funeral Home in Flint. Burial will be held in the Flint Memorial Park Cemetery immediately following the service. 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Swartz Funeral Home from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., and at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, immediately preceding the funeral service.