Elaine Eby

Elaine Eby, age 88 of Nappanee, IN, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 4:35 pm on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Harmony House Senior Living in Elkhart, IN.  Elaine was born September 3, 1936 in Elkhart County to Clifford and Myrtle (Frederick) Neff. On June 3, 1956, she married Devon Eby at Union Center Church of the Brethren.  He preceded her in death May 18, 2018.  She was a graduate of New Paris High School.  Elaine worked for many years at Nelson’s Port-A-Pit in Wakarusa, IN before working as a secretary for Wa-Nee Community Schools, where she retired from.  She was a member of Union Center Church of the Brethren where she had been a Deacon and was active in the Women’s Fellowship, Church choir and was part of the Triple Trio. Surviving are her children, Tereasa Hess of Wakarusa, Tammy Snyder of Carmel, IN, Brian “Bri” Eby of Martinsville, IN; daughter-in-law, Connie Eby of Nappanee; grandchildren: Terin (Chad) Jaggard, Erica (Kevin) Walker, Kirk (Marisa) Eby, Kristen (Alex) Susott, Kayla (Garret) Holst, Lexy and Avery Hess; great grandchildren: Kinsley and Emery Susott, James Holst, Paisley, Clay and Waylon Jaggard, Ivy and Lauchlin McGillis; and brother, Gene Neff. Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Devon Eby; son, Brad Eby; and brother, Veloris Neff. Visitation will be held from 12:30-2 pm on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, followed by Funeral Service at 2 pm. Jon Andrews will officiate and burial will be in Union Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Family Christian Development Center.