Elaine Meyers, 74, of Orange, passed away on April 26, 2017.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Trinity Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Bob Webb and Dr. Charles Walton. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Cooper Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Houston, Texas, on May 18, 1942, she was the daughter of Basile Thompson and Eloise (Marze) Thompson. Elaine was one of the founding members of Trinity Baptist Church. She was the owner of The Horseman’s Store, Safety Wear LTD., and Boots ETC. with longtime friend and business partner Gordon Worlow of Orange. A woman known for her inner strength and beauty, she was a successful business woman for close to 50 years. In 2016, she was the recipient of the Athena Award, an honor that recognizes individuals for their leadership skills and community service. She treasured her church and loved her fellow church members. Above all, she loved and supported her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in all of their endeavors. Elaine will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her father; her sister, Jo Ann Thompson; and brother-in-law, Richard B. Clark.
She is survived by her mother, Eloise Thompson of Orange; her children, Charisse Gregory and her husband, Garry of Colmesneil, and Sid Meyers and his fiancée, Susan Clapp of Barnsdall, Oklahoma; her grandchildren, Mia Meyers, Christen Glazener, and Alex Glazener; her great-grandchildren, Cadence Glazener, and Bentley Baeza; and her sisters, Diane Clark of Houston and Justine Huselton and her husband, Charles of Richmond.
Serving as pallbearers will be Stewart Clark, Jason Huselton, Justin Clark, Garry Gregory, Charlie Blohm, and Henry Broussard.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the ladies of Elaine’s Sunday School Class.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund, 1819 N 16th St. Orange, TX 77630.
Condolences
Rosemary Hodgkinson
April 30, 2017
Saddened that Elaine has lost her battle against this awful disease. She will be missed. Perfect funeral service in memory of a beautiful woman.
Anonymous
April 28, 2017
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Elaine Meyers.
Anonymous
April 28, 2017
Emerald Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Elaine Meyers.
Anonymous
April 28, 2017
Enchanted Cottage was purchased for the family of Elaine Meyers.
Anonymous
April 28, 2017
Large Basket Garden was purchased for the family of Elaine Meyers.
Anonymous
April 28, 2017
Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Elaine Meyers.
Robbi Green
April 28, 2017
My prayers go out to all of the family and employees and friends of Elaine. I worked for her for a few years and it was indeed a pleasure. She overcame so many obstacles in her life and kept going. God's peace be with all of you. Robbi Green
Martha J Nelson
April 28, 2017
MARTHA J NELSON lit a candle in memory of Elaine Meyers
Martha Chisum
April 27, 2017
Our love to the family and to our dear Sister In Christ, Sister Eloise. Our hearts are broken. Prayers for peace and comfort from God above. Love, Alan and Martha Chisum
Don Dauterive
April 27, 2017
Sorry for the family's loss. I worked with Elaine in business, on the chamber and other community events.. She was a "go getter" with ideas and the energy to bring all along. On a personal note Elaine introduced my family to Edna who became our "Nanny" and took care and loved my three children after the loss of their mother. It was this personal concern that endeared Elaine in my heart and in my memories...one terrific person who will be missed in the world! Don Dauterive, Ames, IA