Elaine Patton
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Elaine Patton, 100, of Highland Township passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Born in Coatesville she was the daughter of the late George Milton Hayburn and Esther C. (Wert) Hayburn. She was the beloved wife of John L. Kissell who passed in 1974 and remarried Jim Patton who passed in 2007.
Elaine was a 1942 graduate of Scott High School and went on to serve as a medical secretary for most of her adult life.
She was a long-time member of Friendship United Methodist Church where she played both the piano and organ for many years. She rarely missed church and loved talking and interacting with friends and family.
She is survived by one sister: Carolyn Wagner of Arizona and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by siblings: Ethel Wood, Margaret Denny, and Joanne Cook.
A memorial service will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Friendship Church, 123 E. Friendship Church Road., Coatesville, Pennsylvania 19365. There will not be a visitation period leading up to the service, but please arrive with enough time to receive a memorial folder and find seating.
Floral arrangements have been entrusted to "Florals In Time" located in Gap, Pennsylvania. (1-717-442-4946)
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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sorry for your loss
very sorry for your loss. Elaine was a constant figure in our neighborhood. on her daily walks to the church she would often stop by different houses and even joined our cookout on one occasion. we all looked out for her & will miss seeing her. she was a nice lady.
I will miss Elaine. She was
I will miss Elaine. She was very devoted to our church.
To our Aunt Elaine,
She taught us all, the Lerch Children,piano. Her and Uncle Johnny were always there to do things with us and help my parents when the twins were born. She taught me organ before I went off to college. I have used my musical talents since that time and am today, assistant organist for my church. I will be able to visit your grave- site often as you are right behind Mom and Dad Lerch. You have lived your life here on earth without Uncle Johnny for 50 yrs. You practiced the organ every Wed. until a minister took your keys away. You were 2nd parents to My brother Joe and I. You played a huge part in Friendship Church's history. Now you can be joined with your spouse, as it should be. You endured to the very end of this life.