She was born on June 19, 1932 in Mahaffey, a daughter of the late Dallas and Zoe (Baker) Miller.
She was one of ten children in her family. She attended Mahaffey High School where she was a cheerleader.
On April 29, 1949, she wed Wilmer D. “Bucky” Smith, who proceeded her in death on December 11, 2001. They had been married for 52 years.
She was a member of the Otterbein Community Church in Mahaffey, where she served for many years as a Sunday School teacher, youth leader, and on various committees. In 2007, she moved to Clearfield and has been attending the Hyde Wesleyan Church. She was also a certified nurses’ aide, and had worked at various nursing homes over the years.
Elaine was a wonderful mother and friend. Her family always came first.
She is survived by six children; Beverly (James) Stover, Randy (Dawn Fritz) Smith, Raymond (Colleen Frankenberger) Smith, Larry (Nancy Kirkland) Smith, Betty Smith (companion, Kelly Wagner), and Terry (Teresa Furl) Smith, fourteen grandchildren, twenty six great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, two grand dogs, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by four sisters; Avanelle Goodyear, Eleanor Junod, Louise Woods, and Betty Hess, five brothers; Eugene Miller, Carl Miller, Roy Miller, Jackson Miller, and Jerry Miller.
Friends will be received on Thursday, March 9, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Waldron Funeral Home in Mahaffey.
An additional viewing will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 10 AM at the Otterbein Community Church, where a funeral service will follow at 11 AM with Pastor Robert Croft officiating.
Interment will follow at Otterbein Cemetery in Mahaffey.
Online condolences can be made at http://www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com