Elwanda delighted in her nine grandchildren, Carl, Teresa, Cindy, Raymond, Lisa, Amanda, Robby, Ronny, and Rob. She played an instrumental role in their lives and all owe Elwanda much of who they grew up to be. Her love extended to the lives of their spouses and their families. One of her favorite things to say was “ I love all my grands and my great-grands and my great-great- grands”. Elwanda brought warmth and kind-heartedness to all of those close to her. Her actions revealed a fierce determination in the face of adversity and never allowed her age to slow her down. Perhaps most importantly, she displayed an irrevocable faith in Jesus Christ and she instilled that faith to her family. Elwanda was always a believer in being an industrious and faithful steward of God’s blessings. Elwanda actually retired twice, first from Stilwell Foods and secondly Maryetta School. She lived a full life and made many friends along the way. Her quilting kept her busy long after retirement, going into business first with her sister Opal, and later her two daughters. There is truly much joy in heaven, when a saint such as Elwanda, is called home.