Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Elaine Wyman
Oct 7th, 1931 - May 29th, 2020Thelma Elaine Wyman, age 88, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Friday afternoon, May 29, 2020, at Flora Gardens Care Center.
Elaine was born October 7, 1931, in Rector, Arkansas, the daughter of Artie and Esther (Wilson) Garrett. She was united in marriage to Dorse “Coon” Wyman on November 11, 1962, in Carlyle. He preceded her in death on November 26, 2003.
Elaine loved the time she spent tending to her garden and flowers. She was a member of the Xenia Community Church.
She is survived by 2 sons: Lonnie (Linda) Ward of Xenia and Larry Ward of Olney; 1 stepdaughter: Phyllis (Kenneth) Hill of Ohio; a very special grandson and great-grandson: Randy and Xander Ward of Xenia; 3 step-grandsons: Todd, Stacy, and Tracy Hill; 3 great-grandchildren; 8 step-great-grandchildren; 1 brother: Duane Garrett of Paragould, Arkansas; as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; 2 sons: Leonard Ray Ward and Troy Wyman; 1 brother: William “Bill” Garrett; and 4 sisters: Geneva Fletcher, Rosella Canady, Velma Jean Gibbs, and Euvona Bishop.
A graveside ceremony honoring the life of Elaine Wyman will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Xenia, where interment will follow. Those wishing to attend may come directly to the cemetery and follow social distancing recommendations. Pastor Bruce Horsley will officiate. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to the Clay County Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com