ELDER - Betty Gresham Elder, 82, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 1, 2014.
She was born April 2, 1931 in Dooly County, GA and made her home in Jacksonville, FL since 2001. She lived in Yulee, FL from 1976 until 2001.
She was a member of Fort Caroline Baptist Church and a former member of Yulee Baptist Church. She was very active with her church families being involved with Vacation Bible School, Missions, Children's Church, WMU and other church activities. Mrs. Elder also enjoyed arts and crafts and was a devoted wife, mother and follower of Christ.
She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, John C. Elder, who passed away in 2001.
Survivors include three daughters and sons- in- law, Brenda Faye and Larry Gorman of Austin, TX, Mary and Rick Loyd of St. George, GA and Martha and Stan Piedra of Birmingham, AL; two sisters, Lillian Baggs and June Smith; two sisters- in- law, Lillian Gresham and Roberta Gresham; six grandchildren, Michael Elder (Elizabeth), Jason Piedra (Rachel), Sarah Gorman, Rebecca Kelley (Kyle), Caitlin Gorman and Janya Piedra; three great grandchildren, Lexi Piedra, Matthew Kelley and Brent Elder; several nieces and nephews and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, in the Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Home with Reverends Ton Keisler and Joe Otwell officiating. Interment will follow in Green Pine Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until the time of service Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial donations be made to either Fort Caroline Baptist Church in Jacksonville or Yulee Baptist Church.