Gracie Elaine Eleya, 67, passed away December 29,2023 at Eskenazi Hospital with her loving daughters and family by her side. Gracie, who preferred to be called Elaine was born June 16, 1956, in Indianapolis, IN to Peggy and Ralph McFarland. Elaine could be described as a kind, loving, understanding and compassionate person.
A mother of two and a nana to three grandchildren, her greatest joys in life; A mother whose Hugs healed the broken, a Laughter filled the room, a Smile melted worries away, and a Love that was unconditional and without judgement.
During her years, Elaine discovered a talent for crocheting, sewing, and designing clothes for her children. She enjoyed driving a cab, listening to 70’s Motown music, and puzzles. Elaine’s deep love for God grew into her passion for studying multiple cultures’ versions of the bible, opening her mind and heart to everyone she met on her journey. Elaine also enjoyed sharing time with her family and friends, remembering days of climbing trees in Washington state, and spending countless days at her grandmother’s home with her siblings and cousins.
Elaine was preceded in death by her mother and father, Peggy McFarland, and Ralph McFarland; grandparents, Earl Sanford, and Louise Sanford; husband, Robert L. Fox; son in-law, Jason Breeden; niece, Meeka Willingham.
Elaine is survived by her daughters Jami Fox and Ashley Bland; her grandchildren Jason Fox, Sarah Bland, and Emily Bracken; siblings: Sylvia Willingham (Willie), Duane McFarland(Jami), Peggy Wehr(Johnny); niece and nephew: Misty Elliott (Peter), Heidi Wehr, Jason Wehr(Amber), Shontae Martin(Thad), Jessica Yehle, Bonnie Snell, Nicky Barlow; extended family; Tiffany Ping, Misty Bland, Amanda Pusha, Cody(Laken & Melody)Bracken as well numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, great nieces, nephews and friends.
Celebration of Life will be held on February 3, 2024, at Winterbrook Clubhouse, 4377 W. Countyline Rd Greenwood IN 46142, service will start at 1:00pm.