L. Eloise Cain

November 13, 1918 - September 30, 2012

Eloise Cain, 93, of Murrayville passed away Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 at her home in Murrayville. She was born Nov. 13, 1918 in Murrayville, the daughter of Clinton U. and Sada A. Riggs Million. Eloise married William R. Cain Mar.25, 1939. He preceded her in death in 1963. Surviving are four children, Clinton (wife, Kay) Cain, Cheryll (husband, Larry) Chastain, and Eileen (husband, Felix) Pallanes all of Visalia, CA, and Mary Jo (husband, Steve) Lakin of Murrayville; 10 grandchildren, Paula Bruton, Kathy Looper, Kim Johnson, Scott Lakin, Melissa Battle, Tracye Fregoso, Charity Pallanes, Faith Kennedy, Jason and Jeremy Cain; 18 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; one brother, Hugh (wife, Joetta) Million of Carrollton; and one sister, Nellie Tendick of Murrayville. An infant daughter, Mesa Jean Cain; 3 brothers, David, James, and Joseph Million; and a sister, Esther White preceded her in death. Eloise was a member of the Murrayville United Methodist Church. The Anderson Clayton Corp. in Jacksonville employed her until she retired in 1981. Eloise was a loving mother and precious grandmother. She was a friend to all, meeting everyone with a kind word . She was a tireless worker giving unselfishly to all in need. She was highly regarded in her community and loved by all who knew her. Though missing in our lives her memory will remain forever vibrant in our hearts. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at the Murrayville United Methodist Church with interment in the Murrayville Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Mackey Daws Funeral Home in Murrayville. Memorials are suggested to the Murrayville Food Pantry.