life journey on July 26, 1944 in
Baltimore MD. Elaine entered eternal peace on January 31st, 2019. She
was one of two children born to the late Jonah W. McClendon and Lucy
C. McClendon.

Elaine accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in the catholic
church. Elaine was educated in Baltimore City School System. Where
she attended Fredrick Douglass High School. She furthered her
education in the field of nursing and later began her career as a private
duty nurse. Elaine served dutifully for over thirty years before retiring in
2005. She thrived on caring and aiding those in need. She devoted much

of her time and energy as a caregiver to family members.

She later joined her late son's Todd L McClendon's church Harvestime
International Ministries. She was a faithful and active member of
Harvestime. She would regularly tell her children and grand children
stories of how god guided her through trials and tribulations. She would
excitingly tell everyone how much she loved the lord and her relationship
with him.

In her leisure she especially enjoyed watching the "stories", Andy Griffin
and Perry Mason. She considered spending quality time with her grand
and great grandchildren a bright spot in her day. Her family was her
major focus and the time spent with her many relatives brought her much
happiness and comfort through out her life. Her charm and smile

, enlightened any given moment.

She leaves to cherish her memory her brother Gilbert McClendon, two
sons Lloyd Cooper and Dovone Bryan. Nine grandchildren Kristen
Washington (Clifford), Koren Newsome, Jordan & Ryan McClendon,
Khalil Bridges, Dovone, Asia, Jada & Nasir Bryan. Five
great-grandchildren Jewel, Kasen, Julian, Chase and Chance and a host
of other cousins and friends. Proceeding her in death are son Todd
McClendon, daughter Chelly Smith and grandson Kevin Cooper.

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