New York, New York
COMBS-SCHILLING--Elaine, Columbia anthropologist and coal miner's granddaughter, died on July 7 surrounded by the love of her husband David and son Jonathan. Brilliant, fearless, refulgent with love, she spent her life forging inclusive communities from Tennessee to California, Morocco to New...
Read MoreJust discovered such a sad news. I had the chance to meet her in 2000, coming to Columbia for my degree research. I was applying form Italy and she was my first reference. During my period in NY we had the chance to meet in person and now that I was searching for possible web updating, I have to say you a sad goodbye Elaine, from the bottom of my heart. RIP. Love.
Antonio Di Marino
January 06, 2021 | Student
Elaine was my teacher and fruend. She stayed a long time with me in Morocvo. I just learned the sad news and was extremely saddened by it. I would live to convey my deepest sympathy and sincere condoleances to her husband and son.whom I.met a long time ago.
She clearly participated in amazing researchers in.Morocco anf left an amazing legacy.
May she rest in peace.
Asmaa Sidi Baba.
Asmaa Sidi Baba
October 07, 2017 | Rabat | Friend
I just got the news. So sorry for her loss and it has been nearly 50 years since we sat in class together at SMW. She was always happy and smiling. God Bless and hope the fond memories of her serve you well.
Pat Billingsley
August 10, 2016 | Fair Oaks, CA
Our Father in heaven, may your name be held holy, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.Matthew 6:9, 10, (The Jerusalem Bible). God Kingdom will do away with all sickness, pain and death. Our deep condolences and in loving memories.
July 28, 2016 | GA
please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. We hope that the scripture in Romans 15 verse 13 will be comforting to you at this time. May the peace of God continue to be with you as He provides Solace during your time of grief. Sincerely Bob and Jeannie from Orlando Florida
July 28, 2016
