Lorena "Elaine" Whitaker-Inlow

Lorena "Elaine" Whitaker-Inlow obituary, Martinsville, IN

Lorena "Elaine" Whitaker-Inlow

Lorena Whitaker-Inlow Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Costin Funeral Chapel - Martinsville on Dec. 23, 2025.
Lorena "Elaine" Whitaker-Inlow, 70, of Martinsville passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Meadow Lakes in Mooresville.

She was born Sunday, January 30, 1955 to Loran Whitaker and Viola (Noragon) Lafoon in Martinsville, Indiana.

Elaine graduated from Martinsville High School. She went on to attend Lockyear College and earned her associates. Elaine worked various jobs including a senior secretary to the Indiana Probation Board. Also, a loan officer for First National Bank. During her time at First National Bank, she was promoted to mortgage lender manager. After her promotion, she decided to open her own mortgage consulting firm. Elaine held many memberships. She was a member of Indiana Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) in Indianapolis, Morgan County Mibor, Networking Businesswomen of Morgan County, and Mooresville Chamber of Commerce.

She is survived by her husband, Kevin Inlow; son, Dave (Susie) Hartman; stepson, Steven (Becca) Inlow; parents, Lorann Whitaker and Viola Lafoon; grandchildren, Leah, Micah and Charlotte; brothers, Michael Whitaker, Alan Whitaker, Jeff Whitaker, and Randy Whitaker.

Elaine is preceded by death by her son, Calib Brewer.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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